Shares of GE falling at the start of the trading day after the company said it would take a $6.2 billion charge in its finance arm. Plus shares of BlackBerry rose after the Canadian tech giant unveiled its "Jarvis" software for connected cars. The cybersecurity system will prevent autos from being hacked. And Google is planning to lay underwater cables in an effort to expand its cloud business to new regions. The stock was rising in early trade.

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US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety
American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days. Many companies delayed or canceled orders after President Donald Trump last month put a 145% tariff on items made in China. Importers still face relatively high tariffs, however, as well as uncertainty over what will happen in the coming weeks and months. The temporary truce was announced as retailers and their suppliers are looking to finalize their plans and orders for the holiday shopping season. They’re concerned a mad scramble to get goods onto ships will lead to bottlenecks and increased shipping costs.
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