President Donald Trump’s combative approach to trade has been one of the constants among his often-shifting political views. And he’s showing no signs of backing off now, even as the…
more ...AP Fact Check: Trump’s Tweets on Trade Battle With China
President Donald Trump let loose with a morning round of tweets Friday that downplayed the possible consequences of his trade war with China. Trump minimized the worth of China’s…
more ...Your Uber Has Arrived, on Wall Street
With a ring of the opening bell, Uber began picking up passengers as a newly minted public company Friday and investors waited to bet on a service with huge potential,…
more ...US-China Trade Talks End with No Apparent Deal
The United States and China appear to have ended their latest round of trade negotiations without announcing any agreement. On Friday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative…
more ...World’s Top Business Group Joins Critics of Hong Kong Extradition Bill
The International Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization, has become the latest group to criticize a proposed change to Hong Kong law that would allow for criminal extradition…
more ...New Tariffs on Chinese Products Go into Effect
The United States has increased tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. China on Friday said it “deeply regrets” the increased tariffs and will take…
more ...Uber, Lyft Strike Latest Attempt to Organize Gig Workers
A strike by Uber and Lyft drivers in cities across the United States this week caused barely a ripple to passengers looking to catch a ride, highlighting the challenges in…
more ...Trump: Paperwork Started for New Tariffs on Chinese Products
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators have ended the first of two days of talks aimed at saving a trade deal even as President Donald Trump said “We’re starting that paperwork…
more ...Still Most Visited Place, Orlando Had 75 Million Visitors in 2018
Orlando, Florida, had 75 million visitors last year as the theme park mecca continued to be the most visited destination in the United States Orlando had 75 million visitors last…
more ...Vietnam’s Changing Ties with Sweden a Sign of Times
It’s a little-known fact that Sweden was the first western country to recognize the government of Vietnam, in 1969, at a time when many states were wary of ruffling the…
more ...China Vows to Hold its Ground as Vice Premier Arrives in Washington
China says it has “made all necessary preparations” if the United States follows through on a pledge to impose a new set of tariffs on Chinese goods, as its chief…
more ...Trump Hails GM Plan to Invest $700 mn in Ohio, Sell Shuttered Plant
President Donald Trump said Wednesday U.S. automaker General Motors will invest $700 million in Ohio and create 450 jobs, selling one of its shuttered plants to a company that will…
more ...In the US, Death Is More Certain Than Taxes
In the U.S., there’s an old saying that there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. But as it turns out, death is way more…
more ...Vietnam Braces for Hard Landing Amid World Trade Tensions
If a rising tide lifts all boats, then Vietnam may find that there is a related saying in economics: when the tide goes out, you will see who was swimming…
more ...US to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Imports as Vice Premier Visits Washington
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He arrives in Washington this week for trade talks as the United States prepares to raise tariffs on Chinese goods in the middle of his visit.…
more ...Uber, Lyft Drivers Strike to Press Demands on Rideshare Firms
Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers turned off their apps Wednesday in a series of job actions across US cities protesting pay and working conditions at the big ride-hailing services.…
more ...Wall Street Slips as US-China Trade Fears Rise
U.S. stocks slid Tuesday as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China triggered global growth fears and drove investors away from riskier assets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
more ...US Lawmakers Alarmed by New Trump Tariffs on Chinese Goods
U.S. President Donald Trump’s intention to further hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has alarmed American lawmakers of both parties who fear dire economic consequences from escalating tensions between the…
more ...Porsche Fined 535 Million Euros Over Diesel Cheating
German sports car maker and Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche will pay a 535-million-euro ($598 million) fine over diesel vehicles that emitted more harmful pollutants than allowed, Stuttgart prosecutors said Tuesday. “The…
more ...US Commerce Secretary Urges India to Open Markets Further
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Tuesday that American technologies and expertise could play an important role in developing India’s economy, but were facing significant barriers to accessing its…
more ...Top Chinese Economic Official to Travel to US for New Round of Trade Talks
China has confirmed that its top trade negotiator will travel to the United States to conduct a new round of trade talks later this week, even after U.S. President Donald…
more ...US to Impose Tariffs on Mexican Tomatoes as New Pact Remains Elusive
The United States will impose a 17.5 percent tariff on Mexican tomato imports starting on Tuesday, as the two countries were unable to renew a 2013 agreement that suspended a…
more ...Too Many Jobs, Too Few Qualified Workers are Economic Obstacles in Vietnam
Vietnam has long been a tough place to hire and keep employees, but it’s even tougher now, as business trends force companies to scramble to recruit enough staff, according to…
more ...Lebanon Central Bank Workers Strike, PM Demands Budgetary ‘Realism’
Lebanese central bank employees went on strike on Monday over state budget proposals that would cut their benefits but Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said failure to pass a “realistic” budget…
more ...Startup Brews Change for Lebanon’s Special Needs Workers
Farah Ballout’s big, infectious smile is the first thing that greets you at her workplace, a cafe in Lebanon with a mission to do more than just brew coffee. Before…
more ...Ukraine Says Clean Russian Oil Starts Flowing from Belarus
Pipeline operator Ukrtransnafta said on Monday that clean Russian oil had started flowing from Belarus towards Ukraine and it was ready to resume oil exports to the European Union following…
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