China responds to Trump’s tariffs with retaliatory economic measures
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and China's President Xi Jinping arrive at a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China,…
China retaliates with tariffs on US goods after Trump’s move | Business and Economy News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for Washington’s 10 percent…
Businesses close, children skip school for ‘a day without immigrants’
In Southern California and across the country on Monday, dozens of businesses nationwide closed, schools reported lower attendance and families put off trips to the…
Trump orders creation of sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok | Business and Economy News
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could…
European stock markets fall as fear of trade war escalates
The Financial District in the City of London, England, on Monday. European and U.K. stock markets were down sharply following after falls in Asia overnight…
Canadian provinces pull U.S. alcohol from shelves in tariff retaliation
American-made alcohol is coming off the shelves in Canada in response to President Donald Trump over the weekend issuing 25% tariffs on goods imported from…
Trump concedes tariffs will bring ‘some pain’ but the ‘results will be spectacular’
1 of 2 | Cranes load containers onto trucks at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles on December 3, 2024. Photo by Allison…
Inside the Grammy Awards’ response to the L.A. wildfires
As soon as Harvey Mason Jr. was convinced that firefighters had gotten a handle on this month’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the head of the…
Costco, Teamsters reach tentative agreement, avert strike in 6 states
The Costco store in Silver Spring, Md., was among those in six states threatened with a strike by Teamsters union members. File photo by Kevin…
India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth | Business and Economy News
Income tax rates slashed as the world’s fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled…
White House announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China | Business and Economy
NewsFeedThe White House spokeswoman has said that the US will place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China starting from February 1.…
Shemar Moore confirms his split from Jesiree Dizon
Shemar Moore and his girlfriend Jesiree Dizon have split. And the “S.W.A.T.” star is shutting down rumors swirling around the news of the breakup.The “Criminal…
Canada, Mexico leaders brace for Trump’s tariffs | Business and Economy
NewsFeed“We will always defend the dignity of our people.” Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say they are ready to respond…
‘Like the drug trade’: Argentina debates limiting online gambling for teens | Business and Economy News
Buenos Aires, Argentina – It is December in the capital of Buenos Aires, and the summertime temperatures have soared to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit).…
Honda, Nissan delay reveal of merger plan to mid-February
Honda and Nissan said Friday they will reveal their merger integration outline plan in mid-February. They originally planned to make it public by the end…
U.S. Treasury withdraws from global financial climate coalition
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday announced it was withdrawing from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System. File Photo by…
Bank of Canada cuts interest rates, warns trade conflict will ‘hurt’ | Business and Economy News
Bank of Canada governor warned that a tariff war with the US would ‘badly hurt’ economic activity in Canada.The Bank of Canada (BOC) has trimmed…
Trump administration offers ‘deffered resignations’ to federal workers
The Trump administration is offering eight-month "deffered resignations" to federal workers who do not wish to return to the office, provided they resign within the…
How two Jewish men made MGM Hollywood’s most successful studio
Book review Louis B. Mayer & Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation By Kenneth TuranYale University Press: 392 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our…
Trump administration offers buyouts to federal workers
The Trump administration is offering eight-month buyouts to federal workers who do not wish to return to the office, provided they resign within the next…