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China, U.S. Agree to Framework Trade Deal

As part of the deal, China would loosen export restrictions on rare earth minerals, and the U.S. would end the suspension of student visas for Chinese students at colleges and universities.

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China’s Carmakers to Pay Suppliers on Time as Price War Curb

Chinese carmakers, embroiled in a domestic price war, have been seeking lower-cost components and delaying payments to suppliers by months.

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Report: Human Rights Issues Lurk in Canada’s Seafood Aisles

All but one of the six retailers included in the survey — including Costco, Walmart Canada and Pattison Food Group — received a failing grade.

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FAA Nominee Blames Air Traffic Woes on Agency’s Culture

If confirmed, Bedford will lead the FAA at a critical time, as it deals with the aftermath of a deadly midair collision, oversight of Boeing over quality lapses, and the ambitious plan to overhaul air traffic control.

The Air Traffic Control Tower in Arlington, Virginia. Photographer: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

U.S. Consumers Cut Spending as Brands Hike Prices

K-ecommerce's survey found that just 14% of shoppers believe that brands clearly explain price changes to customers.

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Legal Challenge to Trump Tariffs Leaves Supply Chains in Limbo

Without certainty, it's impossible to make the difficult decisions needed to mitigate any potential impacts from tariffs.

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Logistics Industry Fights Through 'Fog of Global Commerce'

The logistics industry in 2024 returned to pre-pandemic levels in certain areas, but also dealt with flat business volumes, excess truck capacity and rising operation costs.

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Report: Geopolitical Uncertainty Causes Dip in Business Optimism

In the U.S., business optimism dipped by more than 3%, while greater declines were seen in Mexico and South Korea.

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Canada Premiers Pitch Carney on New Pipelines, Ports and Mines

The meeting was a first step toward Carney fulfilling his campaign promise to reduce Canada’s overwhelming reliance on the U.S. as an export market.

The Port of Prince Rupert in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. One project being pitched by premiers is an economic corridor running from the western port to Churchill, Manitoba. Photo: Ben Nelms/Bloomberg

Trump Set to Double U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Trump said that U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs will increase starting on June 4, in what he labeled as a "jolt" to domestic manufacturing.

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Top Japan Shipper Sees Orders Recover as Trade Tensions Ease

With regard to shipping autos, which have faced a 25% U.S. tariff since April 3, Soga said bookings “have not dropped at all.”

A vehicle is driven onto the Antares Leader vehicle carrier, operated by Nippon Yusen KK (NYK Line), at a port in Yokohama, Japan. Photo: Akio Kon / Bloomberg

Trump Tariffs Face Uncertain Future as Court Battle Continues

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit temporarily restored Trump's ability to enact tariffs using emergency powers while the case plays out.

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