Important Updates
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Hey there,
It’s Wednesday — the week’s tipping point. You’ve got enough on your plate, so let’s skip the fluff.
This edition is your clutter-free catch-up, packed with only the most important updates from around the world. No drama, no noise — just what you actually need to know to stay informed.
Ready? Let’s dive in and own the rest of this week.
📌 Nvidia tanks and pulls global tech stocks with it
Stocks took a hit on Wednesday, mainly thanks to a jarring update from chip giant Nvidia. The Dow dropped 107 points (0.3%), the S&P 500 slid 1%, and the Nasdaq fell even harder - down 1.9%.
The big blow came from Nvidia, which revealed a $5.5 billion quarterly charge tied to U.S. export restrictions on its H20 chips to China. That spooked the market, dragging other chipmakers down with it - AMD lost over 6%, Micron dropped 3%, and ASML’s U.S. shares tumbled 5%.
The ripple effects didn’t stop there. Big tech followed suit. CNBC’s Magnificent Seven Index slipped more than 2%, with Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla all in the red.
Experts say the S&P 500 is more tech-heavy now than ever, so when tech stumbles, the whole market feels it. On top of that, ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and tariff uncertainties are making investors even more jittery.
📌 California sues Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging his tariffs in an effort to protect the state's economy.
Newsom, alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta, argues that Trump's tariffs, imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, are unlawful and harmful to California, which relies heavily on global trade.
"President Trump’s unlawful tariffs are wreaking chaos on California families, businesses, and our economy — driving up prices and threatening jobs," Newsom said.
This legal action marks California's most direct challenge to Trump’s policies since his re-election. Newsom and Bonta argue that the president’s use of the law to impose tariffs, without congressional approval, exceeds his authority.
"The President’s chaotic and haphazard implementation of tariffs is not only deeply troubling, it’s illegal," Bonta stated.
With California’s economy at stake, Newsom is pushing back against Trump’s unpredictable tariff strategy, which has been a rollercoaster of threats, pullbacks, and policy changes.
📌 US slaps China with another massive tariff
In a major escalation of the US-China trade war, President Donald Trump's administration has imposed a new tariff of up to 245% on Chinese imports, citing China’s recent export restrictions.
According to a White House statement, “China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions.”
The decision follows Beijing’s suspension of vital materials like gallium and germanium, crucial for industries such as military, aerospace, and semiconductors.
“A few months ago, China banned exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other key high-tech materials,” the White House added.
In response, China raised tariffs on US goods by 125%. The US also launched a national security investigation into its dependence on foreign resources, emphasizing the importance of securing American supply chains.
Trump’s administration framed the tariffs as part of his "America First Trade Policy," aiming to protect American industries and manufacturing.
📌 Malaysia bans Israelis
The Maldives has officially barred Israeli passport holders from entering the country, in a move announced by President Mohamed Muizzu’s office on Tuesday.
This decision amends the Maldives Immigration Act and comes as a direct response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The president’s office called the action a reflection of “the government’s firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.”
In a strongly worded statement, the government reaffirmed its “resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause” and its commitment to “advocate for accountability for violations of international law.”
The Maldives also reiterated support for a two-state solution, calling for “an independent Palestinian state based on the 1949 armistice lines.”
Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihsaan had flagged the move back in June, and the cabinet later formed a subcommittee to oversee the legal changes. The country has consistently aligned its foreign policy with the Palestinian cause, which President Muizzu reaffirmed in his 2025 address to parliament.
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