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China is the world’s second-largest economy and second-largest importer of U.S. goods. Entities in China hold at least $784 billion in U.S. federal debt. The country also controls much of the world’s rare element supply, which is vital for manufacturing technology. China could weaponize these assets if an all-out trade war breaks out, to the…
Apple reported second fiscal-quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations, but the company’s closely-watched Services division came up light versus estimates. Shares of the iPhone maker fell more than 2% in extended trading. Here’s how Apple did versus consensus estimates for the quarter ending in March: EPS: $1.65 vs. $1.63 estimated by LSEG …
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, Feb. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter. The stock fell more than 4% in extended trading. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG: Earnings per share:…
Prime Minister of Canada and Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney delivers a speech to supporters during a rally on April 23, 2025 in Surrey, Canada. Rich Lam | Getty Images News | Getty Images Canadian voters backed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party on Monday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. projects, in a national election strongly influenced…
Jamell Harris loads raw casting heads to be manufactured at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex on August 18, 2022 in Dundee, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT – Six of the top policy groups representing the U.S. automotive industry are uncharacteristically joining forces to lobby the Trump administration against 25% tariffs on auto parts…
The U.S. tariff rate on Chinese goods now stands at 145%, according to The White House. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images While recent news of United States President Donald Trump’s on-again off-again tariffs has led to wild swings in markets and shaken businesses globally, companies that rely on open trade between…
President Donald Trump is registering the worst economic approval numbers of his presidential career amid broad discontent over his handling of tariffs, inflation and government spending, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey. The survey found that the boost in economic optimism that accompanied Trump’s reelection has disappeared, with more Americans now believing the…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., conducts a news conference in the U.S. Capitol to voice opposition to the Senate Republicans’ budget resolution on April 3, 2025. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are warning that President Donald Trump‘s tariff-heavy trade agenda is quickly starting to resemble a “corrupt scheme…
FILE PHOTO: The American flag flutters at a Nissan automobile dealership in Irvine, California, U.S., March 27, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Nissan Motor’s new Americas leader said the automaker is aiming to “max out” production at its largest American production plant amid President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs. Christian Meunier, who started as chairman…
White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett speaks with reporters outside the White House in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2025. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday that “more than 10” countries have made “very good, amazing” trade deal offers to the…