Government shutdown poised to become longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse…
Bessent Has Wild Defense for MAGA’s Gatsby Partying
Scott Bessent is being called out after he took a wild swing at defending President Trump’s opulent government…
Japan’s Katayama warns on FX as yen hits eight-month low
The government is monitoring the yen with a strong sense of urgency, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, sending…
China’s Xi promises to protect free trade at APEC as Trump snubs major summit
GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday that his country would…
Pay scramble during shutdown takes toll on military families
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is exacting a heavy mental toll on the nation’s military families, leaving…
China’s soybean buying promises welcomed, but soaring costs worry farmers
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but they cautioned…
Takeaways on key issues from Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing” meeting Thursday with China’s top leader…
Bessent says US-China reach soybean agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part…
Trump and Xi meet today to talk about their trade war
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to meet face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year…
South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment
GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment…
Russian oil company Lukoil to sell international assets in response to Trump sanctions
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Russian oil company Lukoil says it is selling its international assets in response to…