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Musk Moves Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch ‘Tentatively’ to June 22

Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trump: US Gets Rare Earth Minerals From China in 'Done' Deal

President Donald Trump announced June 11 that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and that tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55%.

June 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trade Talks With China Start Today

High-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London on June 9 to try to shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business

US and EU Trade Negotiators Discuss Tariffs in Paris

Europe and the United States are meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications between two global economic powerhouses.

June 4, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Tells US Steelworkers He’s Going to Double Tariffs

President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania steelworkers he’s doubling the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50% to protect their industry.

May 31, 2025
Business, Equipment

Volvo Cars to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Cost

Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the auto industry faces challenges from trade tensions and resulting economic uncertainty.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Ford Recalls 274,000 Navigator, Expedition SUVs

Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.

May 15, 2025
Government, Business

US, China Pause Tariffs for 90 Days

U.S. and Chinese officials said May 12 they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks.

May 12, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Shipments From China Fall as Tariffs Loom

American businesses are canceling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business

China Warns Countries on Trade Deals With US

China on April 21 warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment.

April 21, 2025