U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation to limit the president’s power to levy import tariffs for national security reasons. The bills face an uncertain future but underscore bipartisan concerns on…
more ...Trump Organization to Use E-Verify for Worker Status Checks
The Trump Organization, responding to claims that some of its workers were in the U.S. illegally, said on Wednesday that it will use the E-Verify electronic system at all of…
more ...Brazil’s Fight Against Urban Slavery Getting Harder
A surge in cases of urban slavery in Brazil brings new challenges for prosecutors and labor inspectors, top government officials said on Wednesday. Last year 523 workers were found in…
more ...Three US States Win Settlement for Oil Spills
U.S.-based Sunoco Pipelines has agreed to pay hefty fines and make procedural changes after it was found in violation of state and federal environmental laws in connection to oil spills…
more ...Rising-Star Philippine Economy Slips, 2019 Seen as Pivotal
The Philippines ranked among Asia’s 10 fastest growing economies in 2017. Consumer power, remittances from overseas workers and an influx of call centers had given it that status, raising hopes…
more ...Brazil’s Vale Eyed Dam Design Changes in 2009
Brazilian miner Vale SA identified concerns around its tailings dams in 2009 and studied but did not implement several steps that could have prevented or lessened the damage from last…
more ...US Announces Sanctions on Venezuela’s State-Owned Oil Company
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PdVSA, in an increased effort to pressure Nicolás Maduro to relinquish power to Juan Guaidó, now recognized by the U.S.…
more ...Brazil Eyes Management Overhaul for Vale After Dam Disaster
Brazil eyes management overhaul for Vale after dam disaster Brazil’s government weighed pushing for a management overhaul at iron ore miner Vale SA on Monday as grief over the hundreds…
more ...Report: ‘Food Shocks’ Increasing in Frequency Over Last Five Decades
Food shocks, or sudden losses of crops, livestock or fish, due to the combination extreme weather conditions and geopolitical events like war, increased from 1961 to 2013, said researchers at…
more ...Caterpillar, Nvidia Warnings Send Wall Street Tumbling
U.S. stocks tumbled on Monday after warnings from Caterpillar and Nvidia added to concerns about a slowing Chinese economy and tariffs taking a bite out of U.S. corporate profits. Shares…
more ...Mexico Teachers Block Railway Lines; Food Shortages Feared
Mexico could soon face a shortage of staple foods such as corn flour and wheat flour as railways remain blocked after two weeks of teacher protests in the western state…
more ...US’ Mnuchin Expects Progress in ‘Complicated’ China Trade Talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday the United States expects significant progress this week in trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, but the two sides will…
more ...Federal Prosecutors Charge China’s Huawei with Financial Fraud, Theft
Federal prosecutors on Monday unsealed two separate indictments against China’s Huawei Technologies, it’s chief financial officer and several affiliates for financial fraud and theft of American intellectual property. In a…
more ...In New Lithium ‘Great Game,’ Germany Edges Out China in Bolivia
When Germany signed a deal last month to help Bolivia exploit its huge lithium reserves, it hailed the venture as a deepening of economic ties with the South American country.…
more ...Indian Opposition Leader Gandhi Promises Minimum Income for Poor
The leader of India’s main opposition Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, promised on Monday to provide the poor with a minimum income if Congress wins an upcoming general election, a pledge…
more ...Zimbabwe Unions Issue New Strike Ultimatum after Wage Talks Deadlock
Public sector unions gave Zimbabwe’s government a 48-hour ultimatum to make a new salary offer or face a strike after wage negotiations reached a deadlock, raising the prospect of more…
more ...Leaders Skip Davos Amid Domestic Troubles, Anti-Globalist Backlash
The World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, that wrapped up Friday, had some notable absentees, including U.S. President Donald Trump. With a backlash against a perceived ruling elite gaining ground…
more ...Germany to Phase Out Coal by 2038
A government-appointed commission laid out a plan Saturday for Germany to phase out coal use by 2038. The commission — made up of politicians, climate experts, union representatives and…
more ...At Davos, Nearly half WTO Members Agree to Talks on new e-Commerce Rules
Impatient with the lack of World Trade Organization rules to cover the explosive growth of e-commerce, 76 countries and regions agreed on Friday to start negotiating this year on a…
more ...US House Republican Introduces Bill to Grant Trump More Tariff Power
A Republican U.S. representative on Thursday introduced White House-drafted legislation that would give President Donald Trump more power to levy tariffs on imported goods in an effort to pressure other…
more ...EU’s Malmstrom: Europe Should be More Ambitious on Climate Change
European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said on Thursday that Europe should be more ambitious on issues such as climate change as a way to unite the bloc around a single…
more ...EU Calls for Tougher Checks on Golden Visa Applicants
The European Union on Wednesday warned countries running lucrative schemes granting passports and visas to rich foreigners to toughen checks on applicants amid concern they could be flouting security, money…
more ...Best and Worst Jobs of the Future
The hottest job of the future might be app developer. All you have to do is look at what you’re holding in the palm of your hand to figure out…
more ...Davos Annual Meeting Open Amid Trade Wars, Slow Growth and Brexit
The annual World Economic Forum opened today in Switzerland against a backdrop of anxieties over trade disputes, Brexit and a growth slowdown that some fear could tip the world economy.…
more ...White House Denies Reports of Canceled Trade Meeting
The White House on Tuesday said high-level trade talks with Beijing were proceeding uninterrupted, quickly rebutting media reports that progress toward resolving their trade war had faltered. Chinese Vice Premier…
more ...Minister: Nigeria to Recommend 50 Percent Hike in Minimum Wage
Nigeria is to send a bill recommending a national minimum monthly wage rise of 50 percent to 27,000 naira ($88) to lawmakers in the national assembly, the labor minister said…
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