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Government, Business

China Warns Countries on Trade Deals With US

China on April 21 warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China鈥檚 detriment.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Keystone Pipeline Operators Aim to Restore Service April 15

Federal regulators have ordered the operator of the Keystone Pipeline to take several corrective actions after a rupture caused 147,000 gallons of oil to spill onto farmland in North Dakota.

April 14, 2025
Government, Business

China Raises Tariffs on American Goods From 84% to 125%

China announced April 11 that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%, the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world鈥檚 two largest economies that has rattled markets.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business

China Says It Will 鈥楩ight to the End鈥 on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Says He鈥檚 Going to Buy a Tesla

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla鈥檚 history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business

Trudeau Expects a Trade War for the 鈥楩oreseeable Future鈥

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said March 6 he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 6, 2025
Government, Business

China Slaps Extra Tariffs on Major US Farm Imports

China responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing March 4 it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business

Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico Go Into Effect

President Donald Trump鈥檚 long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect March 4, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by North American allies.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Cancels Permit Allowing Venezuela to Export Oil to US

A permit issued by the U.S. government allowing Chevron to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated, President Donald Trump announced Feb. 26.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Thieves Steal $2 Million Worth of Nikes From Freight Trains

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of Nike sneakers.

February 25, 2025