Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks
President Donald Trump set a negotiating deadline months ago for Wednesday, but warns countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1.
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US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest trade relationship
Economists have warned that the U.S. and the EU failing to reach a deal would have repercussions for companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. ...
EU countries scramble to get on same page ahead of July 9 trade deal deadline
The U.S. is set to levy a 50% tariff on most EU exports, but the EU is hoping to bring that tax down to 10%, with the European Commission saying late this week that they’re considering a ...
Air cargo demand growth trails capacity growth
Growth in global air cargo volumes came to a standstill in June and, for the first time in nearly two years, demand growth has fallen behind capacity growth. Air cargo volumes grew 1% ...
Fireworks advocacy group warns of shortage for Fourth of July next year
A fireworks advocacy group is warning of a shortage ahead of next year’s July Fourth festivities, blaming tariffs.While the shortage isn’t expected to affect this July Fourth, Christmas and New ...
Air cargo traffic up 2% in May despite trade uncertainties
Air cargo traffic grew overall in May, despite contractions on certain trade lanes attributed to U.S. trade policies, according to data released June 31 by IATA. May’s air cargo ...
‘Smart Businesses Are Going to Maintain Flexibility’
ADI IGNATIUS: I’m Adi Ignatius. ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. ADI IGNATIUS: Alison, I know we talk a lot about how difficult it is these days ...
Canada-US trade talks to resume after Canada rescinded tech tax, Carney says
The digital services tax was going to hit companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb with a 3% levy on revenue from Canadian users starting Monday. TORONTO, ON — ...
A key civil right is losing support. Plus, the polls missed Mamdani
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics. Republicans ...
Why toys are getting more expensive for U.S. families
If toy prices are giving you whiplash lately, you’re not alone. According to federal data, prices spiked 2.2% this spring—the sharpest monthly rise on ...
Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers
Two closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the U.S. is headed for the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation.
FedEx withholds fiscal 2026 outlook amid tariff uncertainties
A tense geopolitical landscape, namely tariffs, caused FedEx to struggle in its fourth quarter. And with more tariff uncertainty ahead, the integrator declined to give a fiscal 2026 ...
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