56 h. ago South Korea’s Lee Wants Trade Deal with US Before July Deadline

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung hopes to clinch a trade agreement with the US ahead of a looming July deadline, according to his nominee for prime minister, after a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump was called off at the last minute.

Economics

3 d. ago 'I always hated it': NHL expert blasts Edmonton Oilers for major tactical fail

This in from ESPN’s Ray Ferraro, perhaps the sharpest commentator in hockey, his assessment of the failure of the Edmonton Oilers to cleanly move the puck out of their own end in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. On The Ray & Dregs podcast, Ferraro noted the Oilers often attempted to lob the puck […]

Politics

7 d. ago India, US Harden Stance in Trade Talks as July Deadline Looms

Trade officials from India and the US have hardened their stance on some key issues as they race to conclude an interim deal before higher US tariffs take effect in July, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

8 d. ago EU Aims for US Trade Talks to Extend Past Trump’s July Deadline

The European Union believes trade negotiations with the US could extend beyond President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline, even as the speed of the talks has increased over the past week.

Economics

2 w. ago Edmonton GM branded a 'loser' for failing Oilers at trade deadline, but how things have changed

No sooner was the NHL trade deadline over this past March than a majority of NHL pundis and many Oilers fan labelled GM Stan Bowman and his Edmonton Oilers a “loser.” Commentator after commentator gave the Oilers a failing grade for not doing more to improve the team at that critical time. How is that […]

Economics

2 w. ago GM branded a 'loser' for failing Oilers at trade deadline, but how things have changed

No sooner was the NHL trade deadline over this past March than a majority of NHL pundits and many Oilers fans labelled GM Stan Bowman and his Edmonton Oilers a “loser.” Commentator after commentator gave the Oilers a failing grade for not doing more to improve the team at that critical time. How is that […]

Economics

2 w. ago As Trump tariff deadline looms, countries asked to give best trade offers

The letter from the United States Trade Representative asks countries to provide their offers by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners.

Economics

3 w. ago EU trade negotiator says calls with US officials were ‘good’ after Trump extends tariff deadline

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said Monday he had “good calls” with Trump administration officials and the EU was “fully committed” to reaching a trade deal by a July 9 deadline, after Trump agreed to delay his threatened 50% tariff — or import tax — on European goods. Trade Commissioner […]

Economics

3 w. ago Asian Shares, US Futures Rise on EU Tariff Delay: Markets Wrap

US and European equity-index futures climbed along with Asian stocks on Monday as President Donald Trump extended a deadline on aggressive European tariffs as trade tensions whipsawed markets.

Economics

3 w. ago Trump extends 50% EU tariff deadline to July to allow for more trade talks

Trump had threatened to impose a 50% on EU goods starting June 1, complaining that the 27-member bloc had been “very difficult to deal with” on trade.

Economics