Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law, as ambassador to France
WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law…
The UK and the EU hail a new chapter as they ink fresh deals, 5 years after Brexit
LONDON (AP) — Britain and the European Union hailed a new chapter in their relationship Monday after sealing…
Wall Street gains ground following a stronger-than-expected report on the US job market
Stocks rallied in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday following a stronger-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.…
US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level…
Consumers are making different financial choices in response to tariffs
The Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg…
As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future
When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn’t find…
China’s Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with US
BEIJING (AP) — China calls on Western countries to work to support multilateralism and open cooperation, Chinese President…
EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission said Thursday it will put trade retaliation measures on hold…