15 h. ago As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for U.S. industry

DETROIT — President Donald Trump hinted that he might temporarily relieve the auto industry from “permanent” tariffs he previously imposed on the business. The president didn’t specify how long the potential pause would be or what it would entail, but the auto sector is awaiting how rules might change on 25% tariffs based on U.S. […]

Economics

35 h. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

39 h. ago Trump Floats Exceptions for Auto Parts Facing 25% US Tariffs

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing.

Economics

45 h. ago World markets rally after Trump gives tariff exemption to electronics

U.S. President Donald Trump said electronics such as computer chips, smart phones and laptops won’t face the same U.S. import duties as some other products.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump recule: les téléphones intelligents et ordinateurs exemptés des tarifs réciproques

Les téléphones intelligents et les ordinateurs seront exemptés des tarifs réciproques de l’administration Trump.

Technology

3 d. ago Les téléphones mobiles et les ordinateurs exemptés des surtaxes de Trump

Ces exemptions s’appliquent notamment à des produits électroniques importés aux États-Unis depuis la Chine.

Economics

6 d. ago Trump Exempts Dirtiest Coal Power Plant From Pollution Rules

The dirtiest coal-fired power plant in the US and dozens of others are being exempted from stringent air pollution mandates as part of US President Donald Trump’s bid to revitalize the industry.

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6 d. ago Why this small New Brunswick island is exempt from Canada’s counter

Campobello Island is only accessible year-round by a bridge connecting it to the U.S., and residents who rely on U.S. goods have faced Canadian tariffs since early March.

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8 d. ago Trump’s Canada Tariffs Draw Lawsuit by Blackfeet Nation Indians

Two Native Americans in Montana asked a court to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, or at least exempt tribal members from having to pay them.

Economics

1 week ago Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor worked together in 2021 to enact a rare energy law in the South that sought to sharply reduce power plant emissions by 2030 and ultimately reach carbon neutrality. “Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future,” then-Gov. Roy […]

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1 week ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

Economics

1 week ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

Economics

1 week ago Huge AI Data Center Planned for Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site

An $10 billion natural gas-powered data center to serve the surging demands of artificial intelligence is being planned for the site of a former coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania.

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2 w. ago White House says ‘no exemptions’ as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday there will be “no exemptions” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves to upend global trade this week and it remains unclear just what duties will fall on Canada. Global markets have been rattled by confusion over how Trump will pursue his global trade agenda. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trump tariffs not large enough to trigger recession so far in Canada: RBC

An RBC report says a "large majority" of Canadian exports to the U.S. will be exempted from Trump's tariffs so far under the free trade agreement, reducing recession risk.

Economics

2 w. ago Type One Energy Issues First Realistic, Unified Fusion Power Plant Design Basis

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Type One Energy announced today publication of the world’s first comprehensive, self-consistent, and robust physics basis, with conservative design margins, for a practical fusion pilot power plant. This physics basis is presented in a series of seven peer-reviewed scientific papers in a special issue of the prestigious Journal of Plasma Physics (JPP). […]

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3 w. ago Trump says he ‘may give a lot of countries breaks’ from April 2 tariffs

Canada has had discussions with the Trump administration in recent weeks to seek exemptions from existing tariffs and 'reciprocal' levies set for April 2.

Economics

3 w. ago India to Seek Tariff Reprieve in Meeting With US Trade Officials

India’s government will seek an exemption from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs when US officials arrive in the country Tuesday for talks over a bilateral trade agreement, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

3 w. ago Ceasefire talks put Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia on the spotlight. What’s next for the nuclear power plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement. Briefing the media later, Zelenskyy said the discussion with Trump had focused specifically on […]

Events

last month China Sees Rare Drop in Winter Power Output on Warmer Weather

China’s electricity output suffered a rare early-year decline amid milder winter temperatures, adding to pressure on prices of power plant fuels like coal and gas.

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