Economics

Trump doubles tariffs on China

U.S. President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese imports by Nov. 1 after Beijing restricted rare‑earth exports, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of double standards.

Trump doubles tariffs on China
Richard Baldwin, Justin Wolfers, Lars P. Feld, Chad P. Bown, Steve Keen and 29 more
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IMF warns of AI bubble

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned rapid AI-driven gains in global markets risked a dot‑com‑style bubble and could reverse, while some executives insisted it was a boom.

IMF warns of AI bubble
David Hirshleifer, Steve Keen, Daniel Waldenström, David J. Berri, Dean Baker and 7 more
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Germany caps Bürgergeld housing reimbursements

Labor Minister Bärbel Bas proposed a municipal "Quadratmeterdeckel" in Germany to limit housing-cost reimbursements for Bürgergeld recipients, aiming to stem rent gouging and fraud from overcrowded substandard apartments.

Germany caps Bürgergeld housing reimbursements
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