In response to U.S. tariffs imposed on China, Beijing swiftly retaliated, escalating trade tensions. On February 4, 2024, President Trump introduced a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, citing national security and illegal immigration concerns. China responded with tariffs on U.S. coal, LNG, crude oil, and critical minerals, effective February 10, 2024, alongside an investigation into Google for anti-competitive practices. Continues…
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They came when the danger was over, when the stitches were already holding her together. They knocked like they owned the walls, like blood alone could rewrite…
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