WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation probably worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas,…
International trade
Jack Daniels’ parent Brown-Forman is cutting its workforce and closing its barrel-making plant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Spirits giant Brown-Forman Corp. said Tuesday it’s reducing its global workforce by about…
Canada ready to buy more American products to appease Trump’s tariff threat, ambassador says
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Canada’s ambassador to Washington said Monday that Canada is prepared to buy…
US rejection of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel rankles Washington’s key ally in Asia
BANGKOK — U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to reject a bid by Nippon Steel to acquire…
What changes should small businesses be aware of for 2025?
For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a…
Alberta’s premier responds to Trump’s trolling by saying Canada’s oil helps make America wealthy
TORONTO — Alberta’s premier responded to President-elect Donald Trump’s trolling of Canada on Wednesday by saying…
China signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
BANGKOK — Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year, sketching…
US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten…
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, highlights risk of Trump’s tariffs
TORONTO — Canada’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point on…
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — The European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc have agreed to terms for…