Africa’s solar sector braces for higher costs as China cuts rebates
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — China’s decision to end value-added tax rebates on solar panel exports and phase out…
Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import fuel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow…
How Trump’s tariffs have hurt manufacturers instead of helping them
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the…
Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies,…
Canada’s Doug Ford on Trump tariffs: ‘No deal is better than a bad deal’
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province said Monday “the walls are closing in” on…
US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump…
Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research…
Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a…
How tariffs and the US economy are affecting holiday shopping in 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland…
Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman resigning next year
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. for the last six years said Tuesday she’s resigning next…
Canada plans Pacific pipeline to export oil beyond the US
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta…
Canada’s top diplomat announces new trade talks with India as Ottawa pivots away from US
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday that Canada and India will move quickly to…