Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips
Tariff aims to boost U.S. semiconductor productionTariff excludes chips for U.S. data centers and startups, consumer applicationsFuture broader…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
Pentagon to invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor business
L3Harris to separate rocket motor unit for IPO in 2026Pentagon’s investment marks first direct-to-supplier partnershipTransaction structure may face…
US FDA requests removal of suicide warnings from weight-loss drug labels
Regulator asks drugmakers to remove warnings of suicidal thoughts from GLP-1 drugs’ labelsFDA finds no link between GLP-1…
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
Item 1 of 2 Crude oil drips from a valve at an oil well operated by Venezuela’s state…
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Trump considers range of options, including military action against IranIran says it is maintaining communications with US envoyMass…
Minnesota, Illinois sue Trump administration to block immigration surges
Tensions rise after fatal shooting by federal officer in MinnesotaMinnesota lawsuit challenges federal immigration enforcement surgeIllinois files similar…
Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies
Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal…
US federal prosecutors open inquiry into US Fed chair Powell, NYT reports
Jan 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. attorney’s office in the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation…
Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
Cuba has the right to import fuel from any suppliers, foreign minister saysVenezuela was Cuba’s largest supplier last…
US factory headcount falling despite Trump’s promised manufacturing boom
US manufacturing jobs continue to declineUnemployment rate falls slightly, but job creation estimates revised lowerBlack unemployment rate rises,…