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GovernmentBusiness

US, China Start Talks in Sweden on Trade Truce Extension

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are leading the delegations through July 29 in Stockholm — their third meeting in less than three months.

July 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US-EU Deal Sets 15% Tariff on Most Goods, Including Autos

The U.S. and the EU agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties that might have sent shock waves around the globe.

July 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Seeks New Legal Grounds for Brazil 50% Tariff Threat

President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a new emergency declaration as a basis for tariffs on Brazil, people familiar with the matter say.

July 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay

President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.

July 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

EU’s Von der Leyen to Meet Trump in Bid to Clinch Trade Deal

The two sides have been zeroing in on an agreement that would see the EU face 15% tariffs on most of its trade.

July 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Weighs Odds of Trade Deal With European Union

President Donald Trump put the odds of striking a trade deal with Europe to reduce the tariff rate on their imports at 50-50, even as diplomats from the trading bloc have expressed optimism.

July 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Presses Powell to Lower Interest Rates During Tour

The pair spoke to reporters while overseeing restoration work being done at the Fed's headquarters, with the president and the central bank leader almost immediately arguing over its cost.

July 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

India 'Confident' It's Nearing Trade Agreement With the US

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer “very dear friends.â€

July 24, 2025
Business

Transport M&A Defies Struggling Market So Far in 2025

This year started off with 250 deals during the first quarter, and then 276 deals in the second quarter, despite market conditions.

July 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Paccar Expects Truck Demand Upswing in Second Half

Optimism is growing at truck maker Paccar about order levels and demand for new tractors in the second half of 2025 and in 2026, said CEO Preston Feight.

July 24, 2025