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EU prepares to fight back as U.S. plans tariffs
February 13, 2025

EU prepares to fight back as U.S. plans tariffs

The European Union says it will respond to any imposition of tariffs by the U.S. – sparking concerns that the two sides could be heading towards a trade war. Washington has vowed to impose a 25% duty on all aluminum and steel imports and match […]

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Brazil’s clean energy soars with Chinese investment
February 12, 2025

Brazil’s clean energy soars with Chinese investment

Brazil is one of the largest energy consumers in the world. But about 90% of its electricity is generated from clean sources. China is playing an important role helping to expand green energy across the South American country. Paulo Cabral reports.

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February 11, 2025

Brazil makes progress undoing deforestation to Amazon

Deforestation has long been a challenge for Brazil – where decades of over-farming and logging operations have taken a toll and seriously threatened the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous populations who live there. But the government has made progress in slowing losses in recent years. […]

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February 11, 2025

Mexico considers response to Trump tariffs

Mexico is weighing its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. As a top supplier of the metals, America’s southern neighbor has much at stake. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

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February 9, 2025

Sports fans gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

It’s the biggest day in U.S. sports: Super Bowl Sunday. The National Football League’s premiere event will see the Philadelphia Eagles take on the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has a preview.

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February 8, 2025

Los Angeles looks ahead one month after destructive fires

It’s been one month since the most destructive fires in the history of Los Angeles swept through parts of the city, killing 28 people and damaging and destroying more than 18,000 homes and businesses. Marking the first month of the historic tragedy, Los Angeles Mayor […]

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February 7, 2025

U.S. tariff threats could boost trade between BRICS nations

  The new international trade policies introduced by the Trump administration – including higher tariffs on several countries – are raising concerns worldwide. However, they may also create opportunities, such as boosting trade among developing nations, including the BRICS countries. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral has […]

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February 7, 2025

Navigating the Panama Canal

EP1: See how the Panama Canal operates The United States built the Panama Canal in the early 20th century, handed it over to Panama in 1999. Now U.S. President Trump says he wants it back, claiming it’s run by China — something China disputes. Foreign […]

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February 7, 2025

Chinese AI model DeepSeek is turning heads in Silicon Valley

  The Chinese software company that developed the chatbot DeepSeek continues to make waves around the world, especially in Silicon Valley, the place often considered the epicenter of generative AI technology. Mark Niu takes a look at how some U.S. tech experts are viewing the […]

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February 7, 2025

U.S. supersonic jet makes historic test flight

  A Colorado aerospace company has been aiming to resume commercial supersonic air travel for the past decade. Those flights ended when the last commercial supersonic jet, the Concorde, shut down in 2003. Today their goal is one step closer to fruition after they were […]

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U.S. sends migrants with criminal records to Guantanamo Bay
February 6, 2025

U.S. sends migrants with criminal records to Guantanamo Bay

The first U.S. military plane carrying a group of illegal migrants from the U.S. arrived this week at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport migrants to the naval base, a move strongly rejected by […]

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February 5, 2025

Trump’s second-term trade wars spark global economic concerns

Just days into his second term as President, Donald Trump has reignited trade battles, imposing or threatening tariffs on key allies and trade partners. While experts warn of severe consequences for global economic growth and businesses, the impact on inflation-weary consumers remains uncertain. CGTN’s Owen […]

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February 5, 2025

Immigrant rights group warns of starvation amid mass deportations

The immigrant rights group, Alliance San Diego, is raising alarms about the long-term consequences of mass deportations in the U.S. The organization warns that fear of deportation is pushing undocumented individuals further into the shadows, leading to widespread job loss and economic instability. With lower-income […]

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February 5, 2025

Deportation fears grow as U.S. ends TPS for Venezuelans

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Venezuelans, leaving them vulnerable to deportation. The decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, has ignited fierce opposition from immigrant advocates and local communities, who warn of family separations and disrupted lives. The […]

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February 1, 2025

Medevac jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing 7

For the second time in 48 hours a horrific aviation disaster has taken place in the United States, this time involving a crash in NE Philadelphia. All six on board the plane were killed, including a pediatric patient. At least one person on the ground […]

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February 1, 2025

Mass deportations could diminish essential workforce in U.S.

While mass deportations from the U.S. cause fear in migrant communities, many are worried they could also lead to a decline in the workforce carrying out jobs that are considered essential. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan spoke with people in San Diego about the potential economic impact.

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February 1, 2025

U.S. tariffs expected to impact Canadian industries

Tensions are rising ahead of a potential North America trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to follow through with his threat to impose tariffs on both Canada and Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 1. He is citing trade deficits, lax border control and the […]

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February 1, 2025

Demand for answers in D.C. plane crash intensifies

Rescue teams continue to search the freezing waters of Washington D.C.’s Potomac River for the remaining victims of the collision between a passenger jet and army helicopter. The remains of 41 people have been pulled from the river so far. All 67 passengers and crew […]

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January 31, 2025

Fear spreads across border communities as immigration raids increase

The White House says the Trump administration is demanding authorities make at least 18-hundred immigration arrests every day in the U.S. Over the past week, raids by enforcement officers have rattled migrant communities, where some are afraid to leave their homes. CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan […]

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January 31, 2025

Exclusive: Into the Palisades fire zone

At least 16 people have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires, according to the latest update from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The death toll is expected to rise as investigators comb through the devastated neighborhoods. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan was embedded with […]

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January 30, 2025

Argentina economy expected to grow

  A benchmark index indicates improving economic news for Argentina. The country’s so-called risk index is at its lowest level in about seven years. It’s an indicator of how investors view the public debt. Financial markets in Argentina are impressed with President Javier Milei’s reforms. […]

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January 30, 2025

D.C. midair collision triggers political blame game

  Air travel resumed at Washington Reagan National Airport Thursday, Jan. 30, after a deadly aircraft collision Wednesday night just minutes away from the nation’s capital. All 67 of those on board both the passenger jet and military helicopter were killed. Even as authorities continue […]

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January 30, 2025

U.S. core inflation edges up amid volatile food prices

  The U.S. central bank hit the pause button on its interest rate cuts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, amid concerns inflation is rising again in parts of the economy. The Federal Reserve had been cutting the benchmark rate it raised to drive down price surges […]

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January 29, 2025

Kansas faces historic tuberculosis outbreak

Kansas is experiencing one of the worst tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history, with at least two deaths and dozens undergoing treatment. The crisis coincides with a pivotal moment in U.S. health policy, as President Trump pauses agency activities and his HHS nominee, Robert F. Kennedy […]

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January 29, 2025

Havana’s Chinese community celebrates Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations are underway worldwide, including the island nation of Cuba. Havana’s Chinese community is marking the Year of the Snake with traditional festivities, embracing longstanding cultural customs. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.

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