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Attorney: Detained Korean Hyundai Workers Were in US Legally

A lawyer for several workers detained at a Hyundai factory says many of those rounded up in the immigration raid are engineers and equipment installers brought in for specialized work.

September 9, 2025
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US Firm Agrees to $500M Investment in Pakistan for Minerals

A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Sept. 8.

September 8, 2025
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Parcel Traffic to US Plunges After De Minimis Exemption Ends

Before the measure took effect, the postal union sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to express concerns about its impact.

September 8, 2025
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UN Agency Seeks Clarity on Small Parcels as Exemption Ends

The Universal Postal Union said it sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Aug. 26 to express concerns the agency’s member countries have about the end of the “de minimis exemption."

August 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Undocumented Driver Accused in Florida Crash Is Denied Bond

The crash sparked a clash between DHS and California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over Harjinder Singh, a native of India, obtaining a work permit and driver’s license in the state.

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Boost Import Taxes on India to 50%

An additional 25% tariff was tacked on India for its purchases of Russian oil.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Switzerland’s President Rushes to Washington to Avert Tariffs

Trump last week announced that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a 39% tariff starting Aug. 7.

August 5, 2025
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Union Pacific Reports Q2 Profit of $1.8B Amid Merger Talks

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks that would create a railroad in North America that essentially connects the East and West Coasts.

July 24, 2025
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Ford Recalls 850,000 Cars Due to Potential Fuel Pump Failure

Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

July 11, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Nvidia Becomes Most Valuable Company in World at $4 Trillion

Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on July 9 after two-year investor frenzy.

July 9, 2025