China’s factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce
HONG KONG — China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official…
Tyson Foods plans to close a major Nebraska beef plant
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of…
Bulgaria moves to prevent shutdown of its only oil refinery ahead of US sanctions
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria is racing to prevent the shutdown of its only oil refinery before U.S. sanctions…
US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles
SAVANNAH, Ga. — U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday raided the sprawling site where Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles in…
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries have some Russian regions running on empty
Gas stations have run dry in some regions of Russia after Ukrainian drones struck refineries and other oil…
China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
BANGKOK — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and…
Vietnam aims to become the next Asian tiger economy
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Beneath red banners and a gold bust of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in…
Inflation likely moved higher last month as tariffs bite, putting the Fed in bind
WASHINGTON — Inflation likely ticked up in July for the third straight month as tariffs lift the cost…
As tariff deadline looms, a Lesotho clothing factory goes dark
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — The deafening roar of hundreds of sewing machines has gone silent. Spools of thread…
P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchases
NEW YORK — Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble offered an annual earnings outlook that was below analysts’…
Trump tariffs could increase factory costs by up to 4.5%: analysis
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariff increases, the costs of his policies…
Aldi’s versions of Oreos and Wheat Thins look too much like the real thing, snack company alleges
Snack food maker Mondelez International is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi’s store-brand cookies…