UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this…
China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG (AP) — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in…
China imposes up to 19.8% anti-dumping duties on EU pork exports
China will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drastic drop…
IMF urges China to rebalance its economy
HONG KONG (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged China to fix its economic…
China’s 2025 trade surplus tops $1 trillion on surging exports
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, pushing…
Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade…
Conservationists hope tighter regulations can put the brakes on exotic pet trade
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other…
Canada’s prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday new supports for the steel and lumber industries…
Tyson Foods plans to close a major Nebraska beef plant
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of…
Japan’s global exports rise, but higher tariffs dent shipments to the US
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s global exports rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier while imports from the…
Trump faces voters angry about inflation. Biden had the same problem
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters…
US threatens 107% tariff on Italian pasta, sparking backlash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Steel: 50%. Copper: 50%. Cars: up to 25%. But an even bigger Trump-era levy looms:…