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The US has said it will hit Canada with tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of goods, Chinese regulators are considering tightening export controls on AI and semiconductor technologies, and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham picked John Healey as Britain’s new chancellor. Plus, a US federal judge paused Paramount’s $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery and the London Stock Exchange will launch round-the-clock trading next year.

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US to hit Canada with 50% tariffs on wide range of goods

China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips

Burnham stuns Labour MPs by choosing Healey as new chancellor

US judge pauses Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros acquisition

London Stock Exchange to launch round-the-clock trading next year

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