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European natural gas prices rose about 3% in early trading as thin EU storage levels and stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised winter supply concerns. Inventories stand at 70% versus a seasonal average of 86%, with lower Norwegian pipeline flows offsetting higher LNG arrivals.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. and Chinese officials are considering lowering tariffs on about $30 billion in noncritical goods each country imports, ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting in Washington. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described recent talks as positive but accused China of limiting rare earth exports. The report also notes the declining U.S. trade deficit with China.
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The US proposed an AI notification exchange system with China during talks ahead of the UN General Assembly, modeled on the Cold War Washington-Moscow hotline. The two sides did not extend their trade truce, which expires in November, and Trump is set to host Xi Jinping for a state visit later in the week.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S.-China talks on trade and AI were 'very successful' ahead of President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. The discussions operationalized a Board of Trade and began work on AI. Xi is set to visit the White House this week after Trump's state visit to Beijing in May.
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Harley-Davidson has repeatedly been targeted by retaliatory tariffs from foreign governments, including a new 50% import duty from Canada, due to its symbolic status as an American manufacturer. The article outlines past and current tariff actions against the company.
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Shipping data shows a sharp decline in vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Middle East tensions and a US-Iran stalemate. Saudi crude exports have partially recovered by routing more oil through Hormuz after Houthi attacks disrupted the East-West pipeline.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington and Beijing discussed creating a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security, following talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The talks come ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit and amid a tariff truce due to expire in November. The article also notes recent warnings about AI risks and Trump's dismissal of calls to slow AI development.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York to prepare for President Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping. The talks centered on a fragile tariff truce and efforts to de-escalate trade tensions, with AI and tariff issues looming. The Trump-Xi meeting is scheduled for Thursday in Washington.
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This is a consumer review of the Leapmotor B03X, a £26,995 Chinese-built electric SUV from Stellantis and Leapmotor's joint venture. The reviewer praises its spacious, practical interior but criticizes cheap-feeling materials, sluggish performance, and disconnected steering, suggesting established rivals may be safer buys.
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The article examines why major fashion and luxury brands are struggling, citing steep price increases, declining creativity, geopolitical disruption, and changing consumer behavior. It profiles how some companies are cutting prices and stores while others, like Chanel and Ralph Lauren, thrive, and notes designers moving to high-street collaborations.
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New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in Grant County, New Mexico, the second case in the state since June. The finding came days before the planned Sept. 24 reopening of the Santa Teresa port of entry to Mexican livestock, which the Trump administration had halted last year. USDA has tracked 50 U.S. cases, with three still active as of Thursday.
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President Trump dismissed the prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member as “laughable” and warned he could impose heavy tariffs on Europe. EU and Canadian leaders described the idea as an associate membership or unique alliance rather than full EU membership.