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30-Second News Picks

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday - AP News

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President Donald Trump announced that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would take effect starting Tuesday, aiming to pressure both nations to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration while also encouraging U.S. manufacturing. The move rattled financial markets, with the S&P 500 dropping 2%, and sparked backlash from businesses and political leaders concerned about rising inflation. Canada and Mexico vowed retaliation, with Canada preparing $155 billion in counter-tariffs and Mexico emphasizing its preparedness for negotiations. The tariffs will also affect Canadian energy products at a 10% rate and follow previous tariff increases on China, with Mexico offering a 20% tax on Chinese imports to ease tensions. Critics, including economists and Democratic leaders, warn of inflationary effects and supply chain disruptions, while the Trump administration argues that tariffs will boost domestic investment and jobs. Trump also plans “reciprocal” tariffs in April, matching trade policies of other nations, alongside additional tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and pharmaceuticals.

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Dow tumbles more than 600 points, S&P 500 posts biggest loss since December - CNBC

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U.S. stocks tumbled on Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada would take effect Tuesday, dashing investor hopes for a last-minute deal. The S&P 500 fell 1.76%, marking its worst day since December, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 649 points (1.48%) to 43,191.24, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 2.64%, weighed down by an 8% decline in Nvidia. The tariffs also triggered a sell-off in technology stocks, small caps, and companies exposed to trade retaliation, such as GM and Ford. Additionally, Trump imposed an extra 10% duty on China, further fueling market anxiety. The stock market’s losses followed weak economic data from the manufacturing and construction sectors, raising concerns about economic slowdown ahead of the February jobs report on Friday.

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These startups turn fossil gas into hydrogen, without all the emissions - Canary Media

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Hycamite, a Finnish startup, has developed a methane pyrolysis facility in Kokkola, Finland, to produce low-carbon hydrogen without CO2 emissions by splitting methane into hydrogen and solid carbon. Unlike conventional hydrogen production, which releases CO2, Hycamite's process uses catalysts and heat in an oxygen-free environment, producing carbon nanofibers that can be sold to battery manufacturers and other industries. The company recently raised $45 million in Series A funding and is eyeing expansion into the U.S., where natural gas is abundant. Amid uncertainty in the clean hydrogen market due to President Trump freezing clean energy grants and revisiting Biden’s hydrogen policies, methane pyrolysis startups like Monolith, Levidian, and Etch see an opportunity. These companies aim to commercialize hydrogen production while selling high-value carbon products like graphite and graphene. While hydrogen is considered a key fuel for decarbonization, production challenges and policy shifts make scaling difficult. Still, the ability to sell carbon-based materials provides a revenue stream, helping these startups navigate uncertain federal policies.

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