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Jeju Air’s problems mount after crash that killed 179 people

South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny.

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Nippon Steel stands firm on a US Steel takeover and denies risks cited by Biden

Nippon Steel Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto says the top Japanese steelmaker is standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel.

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Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as...

The U.S. Defense Department has added major Chinese technology companies including gaming and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker...

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Here are some of China’s New Year resolutions to boost its economy

China's leaders are bracing for potential shocks to the economy from higher tariffs once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

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Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a...

U.S. longshoremen have reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy.

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US ‘notorious markets’ report warns of risks from online pharmacies

An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are being...

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Cocoa jumps as market weighs Hershey’s push for huge exchange buy

The market has been trying to assess the reasoning behind Hershey's request, which equates to about 5,000 20-foot containers. That's more than nine times the amount the exchange allows.

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Trump’s mass deportation promises economic pain and cruelty

The president-elect vows to force millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States. The results are unpredictable at best, Jon Talton writes.

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Biden’s administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an...

The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence, an attempt to balance national security concerns about...

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A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on...

The bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel may have a new lease on life, even as the potential for a new bid for the storied Pittsburgh steelmaker began to emerge Monday.

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China weighs sale of TikTok U.S. to Musk as a possible option

Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring TikTok's U.S. operations if it fails to fend off a controversial ban.

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US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses...

The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding the web of sanctions on companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.

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It’s a good time to be a big bank

Worried about the economy? You must not run a major bank.

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Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs...

President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.

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Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal

U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama.

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‘So much uncertainty’: Businesses worry about Trump’s many tariff plans

While the U.S. economy remains strong, there are worries that further price increases from tariffs could drag on consumer spending and growth going forward.

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Trump starts countdown toward tariffs on America’s largest trading partners

The president said he will impose tariffs Feb. 1 on products from Canada, Mexico and China, countries that together account for more than a third of U.S. trade.

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New player arrives in US Steel-Nippon takeover saga with the goal of quashing it

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel’s takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, trade dispute with Colombia threatens...

President Donald Trump’s threat to tax imports from Colombia comes not long before Valentine's Day, and Colombia is America’s No. 1 foreign source of cut flowers.

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Trump’s tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico...

President Donald Trump has already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening tariffs and is readying the same move against Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday.

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Microsoft probing if DeepSeek-linked group improperly obtained OpenAI data

Microsoft researchers observed Individuals exfiltrating data using OpenAI API.

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Fleet of abandoned ships is growing, leaving more sailors stuck at sea

More ships than ever are being abandoned around the world by their owners, leaving workers stuck on board without pay or the means to travel home.

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From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to...

The 25% tax that President Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico could drive up prices of everything from gasoline to pickup trucks to avocados.

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Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada could land this weekend. Here are some...

President Donald Trump said this week that tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico will arrive Saturday.

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How tariffs and a trade war will be bad for the Pacific Northwest

President Donald Trump's tariffs will hurt everything from Washington farmers and seaports to customers and businesses, columnist Jon Talton writes.

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Trump says he’ll place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday

As he had threatened, President Donald Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Saturday.

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WA businesses fear higher costs, tougher exports due to Trump tariffs

Many economists and business leaders say the tariff impacts will be large, especially for a heavily trade-dependent state like Washington.

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Apple and SpaceX link up to support Starlink satellite network on iPhones

Apple has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone software.

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Wall Street falls following Trump’s tariffs, but not as badly as feared in...

President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent Wall Street on a roller coaster.

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Canada’s most populous province to pause retaliatory measures as US puts...

The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, says he will pause all retaliatory measures against the United States after news broke that the threat of tariffs has been put on hold for a month.

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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost...

President Trump is holding off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

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One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.

A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.

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