Trade War Shock Is Scrambling China’s Exports
Shipments of goods to the United States plunged by 21 percent in April, but spiked to Asia as President Trump imposed sky-high tariffs on China.
Europe’s Wind Industry Faces Uncertainty Over Trump’s Policies
Not long ago, the U.S. was seen as a promising market for offshore wind. Now industry executives aren’t making any assumptions.
Crypto Bill Stalls in the Senate as Democrats Balk
Democratic supporters of the measure to regulate parts of the industry refused to allow it to move forward amid concerns in their party that President Trump and his family are profiting from cryptocurrency.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Builds on Close Ties but Leaves Some Tariffs in Place
The agreement President Trump announced Thursday still needs to be finalized, but the administration said the deal with one of America’s closest allies would be the first of many.
Musk-Tied Investor Clashes With One of World’s Biggest Asset Managers
A lawsuit accuses Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and improperly limiting investments in one of Elon Musk’s companies.
Kenneth Walker, 73, Journalist Who Bared Apartheid’s Brutality
He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black Journalists named him journalist of the year.
5 Takeaways From the U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
The deal still has to be finalized, but it was hailed as a success by both countries for being the first since President Trump announced broad tariffs in April.
Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045
In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his giving.
The Fed Could Be on Hold Until September, Economists Say
Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher inflation and slower growth.
Hope and Anxiety Share the Stage as Finance Titans Converge on L.A.
At the Milken Institute conference, a who’s who of finance and corporate America, there was a mix of emotions about financial markets and the economy.
Boy Accidentally Orders 70,000 Lollipops on Amazon. Panic Ensues.
Holly LaFavers said she was eventually refunded $4,200 for her 8-year-old son’s order of Dum-Dums candy.
Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?
The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to tell the difference, how can a market leader like De Beers regain its sparkle?
CEOs at Milken Conference Fear Tariffs and Hope for Trade Deals
At the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, the anxious talk was about tariffs and hopes for trade agreements and de-escalation.
Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.
U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It
The deal could help some sectors and boost confidence among consumers and businesses, but the British economy faces other challenges.
A’ja Wilson Now Has a Nike Signature Shoe. Why Did It Take So Long?
The marketability of A’ja Wilson offers a case study in race, fame and gender.
How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.
Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months
The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes have turned for many companies reckoning with President Trump’s tariffs.
Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.
After struggling through pandemic shutdowns and twin Hollywood strikes, the British film and TV industry is worried that duties will wreak devastation.
How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel
A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.