The Commerce Department has been investigating whether imported vehicles and parts pose a threat to national security.
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Rep. Golden opposes Trump’s NAFTA rewrite
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the revised trade agreement doesn’t do enough to protect American workers.
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World Bank critic may be its next leader
David Malpass’ nomination would fit President Trump’s pattern of tapping officials to lead institutions whose missions they’ve questioned.
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Brazilian leader Bolsonaro quells fears, pledges to cut carbon emissions
The environment dominates talks at the World Economic Forum.
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Progress unclear after 3 days of U.S.-China trade talks conclude
But the negotiations take an optimistic tone after talks on the tariffs dispute were extended a day.
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Tax system reforms rattle China’s super-rich
The changes mean more government revenue will come from the wealthy as the masses pay lower levies in 2019.
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U.S. silent as China tries to ease trade tensions in advance of new talks
Beijing’s pledges to open up its economy fall well short of Trump’s demands on alleged forced transfers of technology and theft of intellectual property, analysts say.
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Apple’s first-quarter revenue falling short as sales in China fail to meet expectations
The announcement of a rare misfire by the major U.S. company is likely to rattle investors and add further volatility to the stock markets.
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Arrest of Huawei executive could sink U.S.-China trade talks
Analysts say Meng Wanzhou’s arrest at the request of the United States is politically motivated and ‘could get ugly very quickly.’
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Markets plummet as claims of China trade deal fizzle
Two days after President Trump announces an ‘incredible’ deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the nations offer widely different accounts of what transpired at the G-20 summit, and U.S. markets sink 3 percent.