Trump causes Lego to suspend ‘Pick a Brick’ program in Canada
Brad Bennett / mobilesyrup - The Lego Pick a Brick program allows people to buy individual bricks, but the Trump government got rid of the de minimis rule, which waived import fees on items less than $800 in value, making it hard for small businesses and bespoke items like this to pa…
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Intel gets $5.7 billion from Trump deal as White House says details are 'being ironed out'
cnbc - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Intel deal is still "being ironed out by the Department of Commerce."
Back to Top / Thursday, August 28, 2025, 2:21 pm / permalink 13319 / 3 stories in 6 months
Trump doubles Indian tariffs amid escalating trade tensions
US tariffs on Indian imports have doubled, sparking heightened trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The tariff increase, taking effect as announced, is complicating bilateral relations and stirring economic concerns in a shifting global trade landscape. Officials say the move signals a broader protectionist trend that intensifies debates on international commerce and oversight.
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Trump Media Group Eyes $6.4B Crypto Token Deal
In a move that blurs the lines between political bravado and digital finance, Trump Media Group is reportedly plotting a $6.4 billion deal to acquire Crypto.com tokens. The plan even includes launching a crypto treasury via a SPAC, leaving industry insiders both bemused and curious about the real motives behind this high-stakes crypto maneuver.
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Trump: Meta’s Louisiana Data Center’s $50B Price Tag
President Trump has weighed in on Meta’s colossal Louisiana data center project, claiming a staggering $50 billion price tag. The comments have drawn incredulous stares from industry watchers who wonder if the tech giant is really investing that much or just throwing numbers around to spice up its expansion plans.
Back to Top / Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 4:20 pm / permalink 13141 / 1 stories in 6 months
Trump threatens extra tariffs, tech export bans, for any nation that dares to regulate Big Tech
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Poor defenseless tech companies need help despite massive profits, low tax bills, and monopoly positions +COMMENT US president Donald Trump has threatened to impose extra tariffs on imports from any nation that dares to regulate American technology compan…
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Korean Air Orders Jets Amid Trump-Lee Summit Discussions
Korean Air is making headlines with its major Boeing jet order announced amid the backdrop of the Trump-Lee summit. Sources report varying order sizes — one citing 103 jets and another 100 — highlighting growing strategic adjustments as the carrier positions itself for future market and geopolitical challenges.
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Trump ousts Fed governor amid misconduct claims and controversy
In a dramatic move, President Trump has ousted Fed Governor Cook over allegations of “potentially criminal conduct.” The decision has ignited a firestorm of controversy and bewilderment in financial circles, adding another unpredictable twist to an already tumultuous regulatory environment.
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US government to acquire nearly 10% stake in Intel as part of President Trump's plan to boost American chip manufacturing
Wayne Williams / betanews - Intel has confirmed widely reported plans that it intends to sell nearly 10 percent of its shares to the U.S. government under a new $8.9 billion agreement with the Trump administration aimed at expanding American semiconductor production. The deal gives …
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Intel stock rises as Trump says chipmaker has agreed to sell stake to government
cnbc - President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. government is looking to take a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel.
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At This Point, It’s Impossible to Know What the Trump Phone Looks Like
Verity Burns / wired - Despite accepting preorders and promising that “the wait is almost over,” Trump Mobile doesn’t seem any closer to proving the T1 Phone actually exists.
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Trump taps Airbnb co-founder for government design chief role
In a surprising move blending technology with politics, President Trump is set to appoint the former Airbnb executive as the nation’s first government design chief. The appointment is expected to bring fresh, innovative approaches to public service design, even as critics raise eyebrows over mixing tech experience with governmental red tape.
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Trump’s $464M Fraud Penalty Overturned on Appeal
A New York appeals court has nullified the $464 million civil fraud penalty imposed on Trump, overturning a significant legal setback. The decision has sparked renewed debate over enforcement protocols and regulatory measures while further complicating the legal challenges facing the former president.
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Trump Administration Considers Acquiring 10% Stake in Intel
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is in discussions to potentially secure a 10% stake in Intel. This unusual move hints at governmental interest in a major tech firm, raising questions about the implications of such a venture on market dynamics and industry oversight.
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Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for talks with Trump - Financial Times
google - Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for talks with Trump Financial Times
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Alaska summit sees divergent views from Trump and Putin
Multiple reports describe mixed market reactions and sharply differing perspectives from President Trump and President Putin ahead of their Alaska summit. Falling oil prices, stagnant futures and contrasting success metrics have set the stage for a high-stakes meeting that’s generating as much intrigue as market uncertainty.
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Trump eases spaceflight rules with sweeping regulatory rollback
An executive order signed by former President Trump has reduced environmental review requirements for launches and reentry permits, aiming to give a boost to private spaceflight ventures. While industry insiders cheer the deregulation, critics can’t help but wonder if safety’s been left out in orbit.
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Trump says he's open to letting Nvidia sell a downgraded version of its most advanced chip to China
cnbc - U.S. President Donald Trump singaled that he'd be open to allowing Nvidia to sell a downgraded version of its Blackwell system to China.
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Intel's CEO has successfully wooed President Trump
Mariella Moon / engadget - It sounds like President Trump no longer thinks Intel's CEO should resign. Trump has revealed on Truth Social that he met with Lip-Bu Tan, Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce, and Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of the Treasury. He didn't discuss the …
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Trump opens door to Nvidia selling advanced AI chips to China for a fee - Financial Times
google - Trump opens door to Nvidia selling advanced AI chips to China for a fee Financial Times
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