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Fresh US tariffs on 60 countries; first China duo win Fields Medal: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and European Union member states, as part of the latest wave of trade actions. The article also highlights that the first Chinese duo won the Fields Medal, a prestigious mathematics award. These stories are part of SCMP's weekly selection of seven notable news items. The tariffs represent a significant escalation in trade policy, while the Fields Medal achievement underscores China's growing prominence in mathematics.

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The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and European Union member states, as part of the latest wave of trade actions. The article also highlights that the first Chinese duo won the Fields Medal, a prestigious mathematics award. These stories are part of SCMP's weekly selection of seven notable news items. The tariffs represent a significant escalation in trade policy, while the Fields Medal achievement underscores China's growing promi...

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Tariffs affect trade with major economies like China, Japan, and the EU

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  • Tariffs affect trade with major economies like China, Japan, and the EU
  • Potential for increased costs and supply chain disruptions

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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that were of interest to our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

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The United States imposed a fresh wave of tariffs against 60 countries.

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The tariffs target China, Japan, South Korea, India, and European Union member states.

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The article is part of SCMP's selection of seven stories from the week's news.

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