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Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion
Trump vows to impose new 10% global import levy on TuesdayJapan, Taiwan, other exporters cautiously monitoring impactAnalysts say more Trump responses likely after court lossBy Selena Li and Ben Blanchard HONG KONG/TAIPEI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. trading partners in Asia started weighing fresh u...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Trump has ordered military buildup near Iran, threatened strikesTrump has not given detailed casus belli for US-Iran warWith midterms looming, Trump aides want focus on economyBy Matt Spetalnick, Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has push...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada eye legacy, United States seek revenge in gold-medal clash for the ages
Canada-US game a fans' dream showdownCanada aims for 10th gold, US eyes thirdUS seek to replicate women's team victoryBy Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Canada and the United States open a fresh chapter in their epic Olympic rivalry in Milan on Sunday, facing off ...Reuters
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Boxing-Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement - again
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Former multi-weight world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather will come out of retirement this year for his first official fight in nearly a decade, his new promotion CSI Sports/Fight Sports said on Friday, though his opponent has yet to be decided.Before his official return, Mayweat...Reuters
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Trump's new tariffs underscore Hong Kong's advantages, city official says
HONG KONG, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's decision to add a new 10% tariff on imports going into the U.S. will benefit Hong Kong as a trade hub, a senior official in the city said on Saturday.Christopher Hui, the secretary for financial services and the Treasury, called the tariff s...Reuters
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Taiwan says impact of new 10% US tariffs appears limited
TAIPEI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan said on Saturday it was closely monitoring the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs and the Trump administration’s imposition of a flat global tariff of 10%."While the initial impact on Taiwan appears limited, the government will closely monitor developments a...Reuters
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Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
US military planning on Iran reaches advanced stage, officials sayIran eyes draft counterproposal after talks this weekTrump says he is considering limited military strikesBy Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said on Friday ...Reuters
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USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday his office would launch several new investigations under the Section 301 trade provision, covering most major trading partners and areas such as pharmaceutical product pricing.Greer said the administration was con...Reuters
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Trump meets Vietnam leader, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists
WASHINGTON/HANOI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met Vietnamese leader To Lam on Friday and said he would work to remove Hanoi from lists of countries restricted in accessing U.S. advanced technology, according to a summary of the talks posted on the news website of the Vietnamese governm...Reuters
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Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer retires, insider Asha Sharma takes over
Spencer to remain as adviser through summerAsha Sharma named CEO of gaming divisionMatt Booty promoted to chief content officerXbox COO Sarah Bond exits MicrosoftBy Jaspreet Singh Feb 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O said on Friday gaming head Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at the softwar...Reuters
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US says it struck vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men
Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Friday that it struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men, the latest such incident in recent months. President Donald Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area.The milita...Reuters
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USTR expects new Section 301 probes to cover most major trading partners
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday said his office would initiate several new investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, covering most major trading partners and areas such as pharmaceutical product pricing.Greer said the Trump administr...Reuters
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Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect
5th Circuit Court overturns ruling, allows law to take effectPlaintiffs argue law violates First Amendment religious rightsDissenting judges criticize ruling as evading US Supreme Court precedentsBy Nate Raymond Feb 20 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for a Louisiana ...Reuters
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WRAPUP 4-Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy
Trump says he is ashamed of certain members of US Supreme CourtBut he obeys court, signing an executive order repealing the tariffs that were struck downPresident then issued a proclamation imposing a new 10% tariff on imports from all countriesInvestors lament new dose of uncertaintyBy David Lawder...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-U.S. men's hockey eyes first Olympic gold in 46 years against Canada
U.S. team seeks first gold since 1980 Miracle on IceVictory could be a seismic moment for US hockeyRivalry with Canada adds pressure and opportunityBy Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. men's hockey team is one win from ending a decades-long Olympic gold-medal drought, 46 years aft...Reuters
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FACTBOX-Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding a series of important cases during its current term involving issues such as presidential powers, tariffs, birthright citizenship, guns, race, transgender athletes, campaign finance law, voting rights, LGBT "conversion therapy," religious...Reuters
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US ending certain tariff actions after Supreme Court ruling, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ending certain tariff actions, the White House said late on Friday, after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies"In light of re...Reuters
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