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Trump threatens 100% China tariffs as Beijing restricts rare-earth exports

Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional US tariffs of 100% on China from next month, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” moves to restrict exports of rare earths needed for American industry.

Over the summer, relations had improved between Washington and Beijing, and Trump agreed to drastically reduce steep tariffs he imposed on China earlier this year, following negotiations between the two countries.

Late on Friday, however, the president threatened to ratchet them back up by imposing a 100% tariff on goods from China “over and above” any existing tariffs.

Trump repeatedly hiked US tariffs on Chinese goods in the spring, amid spiraling tensions between the two countries, to a peak of 145%.

Beijing hit back, raising its own tariffs on US exports to 125%.

US tariffs on Chinese products fell to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on US goods dropped to 10%.

Earlier this week, Beijing significantly expanded its export controls over rare earths, adding five new materials to its control list. »

California Lets Residents Opt-Out of a Ton of Data Collection on the Web

Authored by gizmodo.com

Now, however, due to the passage of AB 566, Californians should—theoretically—be able to opt out of all data collection via a simple portal made available through their web browser.

Also signed into law this week was SB 361, which is designed to strengthen California’s already existing data broker registry.

The law will give consumers “more information about the personal information collected by data brokers and who may have access to consumers’ data,” Newsom’s office said. »

MindsEye developers sign damning open letter against studio execs over "longstanding disrespect and mistreatment" following game's disastrous launch

Authored by eurogamer.net

Following its disastrous launch earlier this year, the studio confirmed the redundancy process had begun.

In the open letter, employees claim an estimated 250-300 workers across the company have now lost their livelihoods.

Complaints from employees include a lack of transparent communication, "unbearable" levels of overtime, and "disastrous handling of redundancies" among others. »

University wrongly accuses students of using artificial intelligence to cheat

Authored by abc.net.au

In it, the university accused her of using artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat on an assignment.

Professor Liu was part of the team that pioneered the University of Sydney's "two-lane" system, allowing AI use in certain assessments.

Instead of punishment, he said the university wanted to teach students how to use AI properly. »

Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho

Authored by cbsnews.com

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced a finalized agreement that will allow the Qatari Emiri Air Force to build a facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

The Singaporean Air Force also has a presence at the Mountain Home base.

Hegseth said he is "proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emiri Air Force Facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho.". »