US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at…
Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to place an additional 25% tariff on…
Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities on Monday strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were…
China defends oil deals with Russia and Iran in US trade talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach…
FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about wind power
President Donald Trump expressed his disdain for wind power during a meeting with his Cabinet recently, calling it…
Which countries currently have nuclear weapons?
Nine countries currently either say they have nuclear weapons or are believed to possess them. The first to…
As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into submission — a…
Global shares climb as China-US trade talks end on a positive note
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Wednesday after China and the U.S. said they had agreed on…
At least 5 are dead and 19 injured after a chemical plant explodes in China, authorities say
BEIJING (AP) — A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China ’s eastern Shandong province around noon…
Trump selects concept for $175-billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile system
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile…
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by a stock market collapse that has continued for days, President Donald Trump threatened…
Retirees keep their eyes on the economy as Trump’s tariffs roil financial markets
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When retired school counselor Don Herneisen meets up with friends each week for…