Daily News 2025-05-07

Hearing is being held after two relatives convinced Court of Appeal that it was in the public interest to once again investigate the accident that left 39 people dead.

Source: DIM SUM DAILY

Published on: 2025-05-06 23:27 UTC

China vows to combat foreign infiltration and protect national interests

7th May 2025 – (Beijing) A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated on Tuesday that China will take all necessary measures to counteract infiltration and sabotage activities from abroad, emphasising the need to defend national sovereignty, security, and development interests. Spokesperson Lin Jian made these remarks in response to the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) recent release […]
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Published on: 2025-05-06 23:30 UTC

U.S. trade deficit hits record high of US$140.5 billion

7th May 2025 – (New York) The U.S. trade deficit surged 14 percent to a record $140.5 billion in March, as businesses increased stockpiling of goods in anticipation of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump the following month. According to Census Bureau data released on Tuesday, the value of imported goods reached $346.8 billion, […]
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Published on: 2025-05-06 23:55 UTC

He Lifeng’s trip to Switzerland gauges U.S. attitude towards trade deescalation

7th May 2025 – (Beijing) As Vice Premier He Lifeng gets ready to travel to Switzerland for a high-level meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, global attention is keenly focused on the upcoming discussions. The meeting, set against the backdrop of escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest […]
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Published on: 2025-05-07 00:00 UTC

First ships carrying 145% tariffs arrive in U.S. as consumers face tough choices

7th May 2025 – (Los Angeles) American consumers are bracing for difficult decisions as President Donald Trump’s trade war intensifies. Ships arriving in U.S. ports from China are now the first to be affected by significant tariffs imposed on most Chinese imports, leading to anticipated price increases and shortages of certain goods within weeks. Gene […]
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Published on: 2025-05-07 00:07 UTC

Founder of Afina sees zero sales for Made in USA shower heads during rising tariffs

7th May 2025 – (Texas) An entrepreneur grappling with rising costs due to tariffs has undertaken an experiment to determine if customers will pay more for American-made products. Ramon van Meer, founder of Afina, which sells a shower head designed to filter chemicals from tap water, reported disappointing results, stating, “We sold zero ‘Made in […]
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Published on: 2025-05-07 00:10 UTC

Trump downplays trade deal negotiations

7th May 2025 – (Washington) During a White House meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump expressed frustration over persistent inquiries about trade agreements, stating, “Everyone says, ‘When, when, when are you going to sign deals?’” Despite his administration’s previous claims of prioritising bilateral trade talks, no formal agreements have been announced. […]
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Source: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

Published on: 2025-05-07 00:30 UTC