7 h. ago U.S. inflation may have worsened last month as Trump’s tariffs start to bite

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation likely accelerated in June as sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports may have pushed up prices for electronics, appliances, and other goods, economists forecast. Consumer prices probably rose 2.6% last month from a year ago, up from an annual increase of 2.4% in May, according to data provider FactSet. The Labor […]

Economics

43 h. ago EU delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of reaching deal by Aug. 1

BRUSSELS — The European Union will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect Monday in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month. ″This is now the time for negotiations,″ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels on Sunday, after […]

Economics

2 d. ago Trump Says US to Impose 30% Tariffs on EU, Mexico Next Month

President Donald Trump unleashed his latest tariff ultimatums, declaring a 30% rate for Mexico and the European Union, as his trade agenda continues to keep allies off balance and inject uncertainty into global financial markets.

Economics

2 d. ago Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico as Talks Continue

President Donald Trump unleashed his latest tariff ultimatums, declaring a 30% rate for Mexico and the European Union, as his trade agenda continues to keep allies off balance and inject uncertainty into global financial markets.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘We will fight,’ Joly says as Trump vows copper tariffs next month

Industry Minister Melanie Joly spoke in British Columbia to the Vancouver Board of Trade and had strong words in response to the latest tariff threats by the U.S.

Economics

8 d. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Rises on Rising Trade Tensions: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

Economics

8 d. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Gains as Trade Worries Return: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

Economics

8 d. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

8 d. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump Plans to Start Notifying Countries of US Tariffs Up to 70%

US President Donald Trump said his administration will probably start notifying trading partners Friday of the new US tariff on their exports effective Aug. 1, while reiterating a preference for simplicity over complicated negotiations five days before his deadline for deals.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump calls for a ceasefire deal on the war in Gaza as signs of progress emerge

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war in Gaza, as Israel and Hamas appeared to move closer to an agreement. A top adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ron Dermer, was set to travel to Washington this week for talks on a […]

Events

4 w. ago Trump 1st president excluded from NAACP national convention in 116 years

The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, N.C., the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history. NAACP president Derrick Johnson announced the move at an afternoon press conference, accusing Trump of […]

Society

4 w. ago Embraer Feels Sting of Geopolitics After Losing Deal to Airbus

The politics of aircraft sales were on full display last month when President Donald Trump, touring the Middle East, helped bring home the biggest widebody order in Boeing Co.’s history.

Politics