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Trade War Escalates: China Names New Lead Amid Tariffs Clash

China appointed new chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang as tariff tensions with the US escalate. This comes as California files suit against Trump's tariffs and Nvidia reports a $5.5 billion hit due to export restrictions

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24 Hours China names new trade envoy Li Chenggang fueling tariff tensions with US+California sues Trump over unlawful tariffs causing chaos+Nvidia plunges $5.5 billion on new US chip export curbs+Harvard fights $2.2 billion federal freeze amid Trump battle+Trump defies court on deported Maryland man; judge demands answers+White House limits wire service press access amid AP fallout+Top Pentagon aides removed amid leaks probe related to Hegseth+Texas school shooting leaves 4 injured; suspect in custody+Trump signs executive orders slashing drug prices+NY AG Letitia James faces criminal referral over mortgage fraud+Biden blasts Trump’s ‘breathtaking’ Social Security damage+Democrats plan El Salvador trip over deported alleged gang member+Hamas loses contact with group holding Israeli-American hostage+US pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after shootout+JPMorgan warns US risks losing trade credibility amid tariff war+Nvidia and tech shares tumble amid mounting trade dispute fears

Number 5.4% - China’s first-quarter GDP growth despite US tariff tensions

Quote "They’ve taken a hatchet to the Social Security Administration" — Joe Biden

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