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August 6, 2025

U.S. lawmakers profiting from tariffs

The latest inflation data suggests tariffs are contributing to the cost of living rising again in the U.S., but some lawmakers appear to have profited handsomely from the impact of duties on stocks. And that’s driving a renewed and rare bipartisan push to stop it. […]

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August 5, 2025

Tariff war between U.S. and Canada affects trucking industry

  U.S. President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order that imposed further tariffs on Canadian goods. While talks between the two countries are expected to continue, the tariffs are causing impacts on both sides of the border, as CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

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August 2, 2025

Trump’s latest tariff policies

Almost four months after U.S. President Donald Trump disrupted global trade around the world, he’s unveiled his latest tariff policy. The new tax plans on countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe are leaving nations either relieved, anxious or just plain perplexed. Karina Mitchell navigates us through […]

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August 1, 2025

Cuba joins regional AI race

  As Latin America prepares to launch LatAm-GPT in September, Cuba is stepping into the AI spotlight with two homegrown tools: SocIA, the island’s first artificial intelligence platform now being used by local companies, and CECILIA, a language model built around Cuban culture and values. […]

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August 1, 2025

Global markets fall as U.S. tariffs take effect

  Global stock markets fell sharply on Friday as new U.S. tariffs on major trading partners came into force. President Donald Trump has launched a trade war aimed at protecting American manufacturing and fixing trade imbalances he believes hurt the U.S. economy. However, the new […]

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July 31, 2025

Trump policies could be driving U.S. tourism decline

Sweeping U.S. tariffs, tough talks on immigration and mass deportations, and stricter visa rules are discouraging many foreign visitors from coming to the United States. The U.S. tourism industry is working to shift perceptions and reassure travelers. Learn more.

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July 31, 2025

Trump’s tax bill sparks fears of long-term education inequality

  The recently signed tax law, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by U.S. President Donald Trump, is raising alarm over its implications for the education system. The legislation redirects public funding toward private school vouchers and imposes stricter limits on student loan access. Critics argue […]

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July 31, 2025

U.S. budget cuts could lead to food insecurity

  Food insecurity is rising across the United States, and experts warn that a new tax cut and spending law signed by President Donald Trump could worsen the situation. Critics say the legislation threatens funding for key programs, potentially reducing benefits for millions of vulnerable […]

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July 31, 2025

Trump’s tariffs spark inflation concerns

  Black Friday in the U.S. is typically a discount sales bonanza after the Thanksgiving holiday. But the term could take on new meaning this Friday, Aug. 1., for some major U.S. trade partners. They’re facing hefty tariffs on the goods they sell the U.S. […]

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July 29, 2025

U.S. automakers feeling the impact of tariffs

One key sector that has been significantly impacted by the various tariff disputes is the auto industry. And although the Trump administration says the tariffs are focused in large part on bringing manufacturing back to the United States, U.S. automakers are among those being impacted. […]

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July 26, 2025

Impact of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” on food security in U.S.

Food insecurity is on the rise across the United States… and critics warn the recent sweeping tax cut and spending law signed by President Donald Trump could make things worse. Observers say changes in funding threaten benefits for millions of vulnerable Americans. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan […]

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July 25, 2025

Extreme heat grips U.S. east coast amid record temperatures

A dangerous heat dome is roasting the eastern half of the United States, with cities from Washington, DC to Boston facing extreme temperatures well into the weekend. Over 80 million people are under heat advisories, with “feels like” temperatures soaring past 100°F.

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July 24, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle brand booms in Mexico

In cities across the world, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around. One option is the electric scooter and motorcycle. A sales boom for these small electric vehicles is taking place in many countries, all thanks to one Chinese brand, Yadea.  CGTN’s […]

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July 23, 2025

UN chief condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza aid facilities

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza, including a warehouse used by the World Health Organization. Calling the attacks “appalling,” Guterres voiced his outrage during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council in New York on […]

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July 22, 2025

Trump and Philippine president meet at White House

The president of the Philippines is in Washington and hoping to leave with a trade deal with the United States. The two sides also reaffirmed a security agreement, which prompted a warning from Beijing. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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July 22, 2025

AI experts in high demand in Silicon Valley

In Silicon Valley, AI is fueling an entire industry that is also starving for top talent. And that’s fueling an intense competition to seek out the world’s best AI experts and reward them handsomely. CGTN’s Mark Niu shares the details.

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July 22, 2025

UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The UN Secretary-General delivered a key message about how the world is meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The speech, given in New York on Monday, July 21, was directed at leaders who met for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The forum, which […]

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July 22, 2025

Ecuador drug lord extradited to United States

A convicted drug kingpin from Ecuador is now in the United States, facing federal charges. Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito”, was transferred to New York on Sunday, July 20, after agreeing to extradition. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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July 21, 2025

Recent Texas floods have led to outcry for greater preparedness

One of the deadliest floods to ever hit the U.S. state of Texas earlier this month has led to a public outcry for better preparedness. Meanwhile Texas governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly deflected criticism over the emergency teams’ response time. But the federal government’s ability […]

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July 21, 2025

Brazil-US divide widens as visas denied to Brazilian judges

Tensions between the U.S. and Brazil are ratcheting up with another U.S. move to intervene in Brazil’s justice system. Washington has now stripped U.S. visas from Brazil’s Supreme Court judge leading the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and several others on the high […]

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July 19, 2025

Colombia shifts its weapons acquisition strategy

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro is calling for a shift in weapons acquisition strategy. Colombia celebrated this month it’s International Aeronautic and Space Fair in Medellin. The president welcomed the acquisition of fighter jets from Sweden showing a departure from past purchases from the U.S. and […]

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July 19, 2025

Global leaders conclude 2025 Aspen Security Forum

The 2025 Aspen Security Forum has come to a close. Over the week, more than 100 speakers and moderators from 17 nations convened in Colorado’s mountain setting to address critical issues in national security and foreign policy. On the final day, discussions centered on artificial […]

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July 19, 2025

Key national security issues take center stage at Aspen Forum

The Aspen Security Forum resumed Thursday in the scenic Colorado mountains. Widely recognized as a leading U.S. conference on national security and foreign policy, the event brings together top voices each year to address pressing global challenges. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy shares highlights from the most […]

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July 17, 2025

Local businesses in Peru see benefits from Chinese-funded megaport

A new Chinese-funded megaport just north of the Peruvian capital Lima is transforming the coastal town of Chancay into a hub for wholesale imports, particularly from China. Local retail businesses are seeing first-hand how the $1.3 billion project is making a difference. CGTN’s Dan Collyns […]

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July 17, 2025

U.S. experiencing worst measles outbreak in decades

The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the disease was considered eliminated in the country 25 years ago. Public health experts say the infections are driven by unvaccinated individuals. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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July 16, 2025

Food stamp recipients brace for Trump’s spending cuts

Among the sweeping cuts in U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” spending bill; are substantial reductions to core safety-net programs for the poor and disabled. That includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Commonly called ‘food stamps,’ this assistance is seen […]

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July 15, 2025

See the latest in generative AI

In Silicon Valley, generative AI has become so important that some conferences there are now lasting an entire week to allow for learning, networking and collaboration.
Mark Niu makes a visit to GenAI Week in Silicon Valley to take a look at the cutting-edge technology on the horizon.

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July 13, 2025

Is Trump interfering in the internal affairs of other nations?

Some critics say U.S. President Trump’s policy of America First is about isolationism. Early in his second term he has suggested annexing Greenland, taking back the Panama Canal and absorbing Canada into the United States. And the U.S. president has been accused of interfering in […]

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