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Trade US companies warn higher tariffs may undermine domestic manufacturing push
Top US companies including Intel, Dell, and Honeywell have warned the USTR that its proposed additional tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries, including India, would increase costs for consumers and businesses and undermine the administration's goal of expanding domestic manufacturing. Several firms are seeking exemptions for specific products.
Technology The Great AI Irony: China Cracks Down on Western Models as US Firms Embrace Deep
Chinese authorities, led by the Ministry of State Security, are warning users against accessing US-based AI models, citing security risks and potential data breaches. Meanwhile, US companies continue to flock to cheaper Chinese alternatives like DeepSeek V4 Pro and Alibaba's Qwen 3.6, driven by cost advantages. Research reveals a thriving black market of API 'transfer stations' reselling access to models like Anthropic's Claude at a fraction of official prices.