4 h. ago Trump Push for US Fertilizer Won’t Be Enough to Replace Imports

President Donald Trump has included potash among the minerals that need an immediately ramp up in US production. That’s unlikely to significantly break America’s reliance on fertilizer imports.

Economics

20 h. ago Oil Slips as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threat of Russia Penalties

Oil pushed lower as the market weighed Donald Trump’s mixed remarks about the threat of fresh penalties on Russian crude if his counterpart Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Economics

68 h. ago JD Vance demands Denmark spends more on Greenland security as Trump pushes for U.S. takeover

Denmark's ambassador to the U.S. thanked Vance 'for taking a closer look at Arctic security' and said both countries agree more could be done

Events

3 d. ago Gold Rises to Record as Trade War Concerns Drive Haven Demand

Gold rose to a record as concerns about a widening trade war remained front of mind for investors, after President Donald Trump pushed ahead with US tariffs on all auto imports.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber risk pinching U.S. toilet paper supply

President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper. The Trump administration plans to almost double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 27%, with the possibility of additional levies pushing the rate to more than 50%. While Trump advocates for new […]

Economics

6 d. ago South Africa president says persecution of whites a ‘false narrative’ as Musk repeats genocide claim

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.” It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and some white minority groups in South Africa. […]

Events

7 d. ago Security is enhanced in Greenland as U.S. second lady Usha Vance plans visit to island coveted by Trump

Danish police have sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the mineral-rich island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by U.S. second lady Usha Vance, which has stirred new concerns about the Trump administration’s interest in the autonomous Danish territory. Greenland’s prime minister lamented a “mess” caused by […]

Events

7 d. ago Russia and US Teams Meet After Ukraine Holds ‘Productive’ Talks

US and Russian officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia a day after American and Ukrainian teams held talks, as President Donald Trump pushes for progress in achieving a ceasefire in the war.

Other

8 d. ago Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi runs for Liberals in ‘most consequential election of our lifetime’

Amarjeet Sohi, who is running for the federal Liberals in Edmonton Southeast, said Canada needs experienced leaders to push back against Donald Trump and defend our sovereignty.

Politics

8 d. ago Amid talk of U.S. takeover, Greenland to host second lady Usha Vance and son

Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's national security adviser, would also visit

Other

9 d. ago Trump Plans His Tariff ‘Liberation Day’ With More Targeted Push

President Donald Trump’s coming wave of tariffs is poised to be more targeted than the barrage he has occasionally threatened, aides and allies say, a potential relief for markets gripped by anxiety about an all-out tariff war.

Economics

9 d. ago States push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of bicycle advocates were at an annual summit this month in Washington, D.C., when their cellphones lit up over breakfast with an urgent email warning that President Donald Trump’s transportation department had just halted federal grant funding for bike lanes. As the administration targets green energy projects championed by former President […]

Transport

1 week ago Canada launches ‘tariffs are a tax’ ads in U.S. to push back on Trump

Digital billboards will be installed in Washington and other U.S. cities that Ottawa says will be 'hardest hit' by tariffs 'due to their heavy reliance on trade with Canada.'

Economics

1 week ago Macron Is Heading for a Clash With Trump Over His Push to Help Ukraine

As President Donald Trump rattles US allies with his geopolitical maneuvers, the situation has helped one European leader return to the spotlight: Emmanuel Macron.

Politics

1 week ago Copper Hits $10,000 in Rally Fueled by Trump’s Tariff Threats

Copper marched past its key threshold of $10,000 a ton after weeks of global trade dislocation triggered by President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on the crucial industrial metal.

Economics

1 week ago Top Leaders Flee Pipeline Safety Agency as Trump Pushes to Build

More than half the senior leadership of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration is departing.

Politics

1 week ago Businesses Expect More Pain for Europe From Trump’s Deregulation

Most European businesses expect President Donald Trump’s sweeping push for deregulation to divert investments away from a lagging European Union, according to a survey conducted by a key lobby group.

Economics

1 week ago Trump Agencies’ Plan for Fired Workers Faces Judicial Pushback

The Trump administration’s placement of thousands of federal workers on leave drew mixed reactions this week from judges who had ordered those employees back in their jobs after they were initially fired.

Events

1 week ago Call between Trump, Putin ‘going well’ as Russian leader pushes for halt of weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Putin, who met with a Trump envoy last week, has made the halt to arms supplies a prerequisite for signing up to the ceasefire

Politics

2 w. ago Trump Trade Chief Pushes for Order After Rocky Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into sweeping new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled business uncertainty.

Economics