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Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks
Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks
by  AFP

Twelve Chinese nationals, including two public security ministry officers, have been indicted for a series of hacking attacks, including a 2024 breach of the US Treasury, the Justice Department said Wednesday. The Justice Department said the private Chinese hackers were paid in some cases by the Chinese ministries of public security and state security to exploit specific victims.

US signals possible exemptions in Canada, Mexico tariffs
US signals possible exemptions in Canada, Mexico tariffs
by  AFP

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, signaling potential relief for specific sectors such as automobiles, a day after the steep levies took effect.

US official says possible Canada, Mexico tariff relief on 'categories'
US official says possible Canada, Mexico tariff relief on 'categories'
by  AFP

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, signaling potential relief for specific sectors such as automobiles, a day after the steep levies took effect. He said he expects an announcement to be made Wednesday afternoon.