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May 21, 2025

Do people want to work in the U.S. manufacturing sector?

Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs are partly aimed at restoring a U.S. golden age of manufacturing when some of the world’s most famous consumer brands were produced domestically. The U.S. president is using tariffs on imports to make producing everything from cars, clothes to computers […]

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May 21, 2025

Pushback against Trump’s spending cuts

Stop fighting and get it done. That was the message from U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He’s pressing divided Republican lawmakers to pass his sweeping domestic policy bill, which includes major spending cuts. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing has more.

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May 21, 2025

Colombia’s push for safe abortion access

Colombia has been pushing for citizens to have better access to safe abortions. In 2022, the country witnessed a landmark ruling where the Constitutional Court made abortions legal before the 24th week of gestation. Three years later, more than 150,000 women have exercised their right […]

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May 21, 2025

U.S. bicycle dealer profits pinched by tariffs

The U.S. home improvement retailer Home Depot says it plans to keep most of its prices stable in the wake of Trump administration tariffs. But a new survey by insurance company Allianz found more than half of all U.S. companies say they will have no […]

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May 20, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court ruling puts Venezuelan migrants in limbo

  The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration on Monday, May 19, allowing it to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants who entered the country seeking asylum under previous President Joe Biden. The news has sent shockwaves through migrant […]

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May 20, 2025

Microsoft Build spotlights latest AI trends

  Microsoft Build – the tech giant’s annual developer conference – has kicked off for two days of events to explore the latest in artificial intelligence.  As CGTN Correspondent Mark Niu reports, the competition in the field is fierce, with Microsoft appearing to extend olive […]

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May 19, 2025

Los Angeles restaurants adapt to latest tariffs

CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan visited one of the most popular Mexican joints in Los Angeles frequented by locals and tourists alike. In an exclusive interview, its General Manager reveals the ways in which the restaurant businesses are grappling with the latest tariffs.

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May 18, 2025

Cuban students participate in China Bridge contest

The China Bridge contest is an international student competition organized by Confucius Institutes around the world and tests participants’ mastery of the Chinese language and culture. Participants are vying for trips to China for the world final and a chance to win scholarships to study […]

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May 17, 2025

Robots for senior care

The AI-operated robots are coming, and in many ways are already here. They’re more frequently appearing at shopping centers, restaurants and warehouses. But many companies feel one of their next frontiers is trying their robotic helping hand at senior care. CGTN’s Mark Niu has more.

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May 15, 2025

Bike to Work Day aims to mitigate climate change

Thursday, May 15 is ‘Bike to Work Day’ in the U.S. The annual event aims to encourage commuters to ride their bikes to ease congestion and help to mitigate climate change by cutting back on polluting transport. But with the U.S. pulling out of the […]

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May 15, 2025

Latin American tourists drawn to China’s Zhejiang

As international visitors to China grow in volume, the country’s regions are working hard to attract tourism. One particular focus is Latin America, which has growing international connections across the Pacific. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock has more.

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May 15, 2025

U.S. tariffs impacting California dockworkers

The combined Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comprise the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere. But as the disruption caused by U.S. tariffs is becoming clearer, many workers are concerned. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.

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May 15, 2025

Rise in U.S. bankruptcy filings

The number of Americans considering bankruptcy has reached its highest point since before the pandemic, reflecting increasing financial strain amid record debt levels and inflation. CGTN’s Karina Mitchell reports.

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May 15, 2025

Baby gear impacted by tariffs

As the tariff war between the U.S. and China cools, consumers are not entirely escaping the impact of the high percentage rates the Trump administration levied on Chinese imports. One demographic in particular, expectant parents, are facing much higher costs than they had bargained for. […]

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May 13, 2025

Small businesses face rising uncertainty over tariff turmoil

The intermittent tariffs imposed by the U.S. have already disrupted long-established supply chains, putting at risk the very lifeline many small businesses depend on for their imports. Business owners affected by these sweeping trade measures are increasingly concerned about the unpredictability of their costs and […]

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May 13, 2025

Exclusive: See how tariffs are disrupting U.S. logistics

CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan was recently granted exclusive access to the Long Beach port facility operated by Waterfront Logistics. In a rare interview, the company’s chief strategy officer shed light on how the ongoing tariffs have added new layers of complexity to the operations of […]

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May 8, 2025

Mattel to raise toy prices amid tariff pressure

Global toy giant Mattel, best known for the iconic Barbie doll, announced it will raise prices in the U.S. in response to new U.S. tariff policies. The company also revealed longer-term plans to reduce its reliance on imports from China as it adjusts its supply […]

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May 7, 2025

U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates unchanged

  The U.S. central bank on Wednesday, May 7, said it needs greater clarity on where the economy is headed before cutting its main interest rate. The Federal Reserve maintained the rate that influences borrowing costs at up to 4.5 percent. And the impact of […]

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May 7, 2025

Trump proposes 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed to impose 100% tariffs on movies made abroad. Both film lovers and workers are worried that the tariffs could significantly change the availability and affordability of foreign films in the U.S.  Learn more.

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May 7, 2025

Trump administration pushes for mass deportation plan

  The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to send undocumented migrants to Libya despite the U.S. warning people not to travel to the North African country because it’s too dangerous. The flights could take off as soon as Wednesday, May 7, and come as the […]

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