China reacts after State Department site removes Taiwan independence

BEIJING/TAIPEI, Feb 17 – China on Monday urged the United States to “correct its mistakes” after the U.S. State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence, which it said was part of a routine update. The fact sheet on Taiwan, updated last week, retains Washington’s opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or from China, which claims the democratically governed island as…

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What to know about how tariffs and trade affect Arizona’s economy

Arizona’s economy is closely tied to international trade, particularly with Mexico and Canada. While tariffs could generate revenue for the U.S. government, they may also lead to inflation and economic slowdown. The long-term impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturing remains uncertain. Tariffs and trade have dominated headlines in recent days, with President Trump slapping import…

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Canada, Mexico tariffs paused; China hits back with tariffs of its own

On Tuesday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: Expected tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been paused, while new tariffs on China go ahead. China has responded with its own tariffs. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at the future of foreign aid after President Donald Trump moves to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development. President Donald…

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