Real ID Deadline Renews Privacy Concerns as National Rollout Nears
As the U.S. prepares for the May 7 deadline for Real ID compliance, privacy experts are raising fresh concerns over the security of personal data tied to the nationwide identity...
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Domestic Drug Manufacturing
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at boosting domestic drug manufacturing in the U.S., as potential tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals draw closer. The order seeks to streamline...
ExxonMobil to Invest $1.5 Billion in Nigeria’s Deepwater Oil Development
US stock futures climbed and the dollar strengthened on Wednesday as anticipation built around a weekend meeting between top US and Chinese trade officials in Switzerland. Despite cautious sentiment in...
China Unveils Targeted Stimulus Ahead of US Trade Talks
US stock futures climbed and the dollar strengthened on Wednesday as anticipation built around a weekend meeting between top US and Chinese trade officials in Switzerland. Despite cautious sentiment in...
U.S. Markets Slide Again as Tariff Uncertainty Deepens
U.S. equities declined for the second day on Tuesday amid growing tariff uncertainty, with unclear signals from President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding upcoming trade agreements. Mixed Signals...
Trump Dismisses Recession Concerns as Part of Economic Transition
Despite fresh data showing the U.S. economy contracting, President Donald Trump has downplayed the threat of a recession, framing it as an acceptable tradeoff in pursuit of long-term economic restructuring...
Temu Ends Direct China-to-U.S. Sales Amid Trade Crackdown
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has announced it will stop shipping goods directly from China to U.S. consumers. The move follows intensified scrutiny of the “de minimis” rule, a trade loophole...
Unclear U.S. GDP Data Leaves Markets Searching for Direction
A new U.S. GDP report has left investors uncertain about the true state of the economy, as trade distortions from President Donald Trump’s tariffs clouded key indicators.
Ford CEO Welcomes Tariff Relief, Urges Broader Policy Reform
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley says former President Trump’s recent executive order easing certain auto tariffs offers short-term relief, but comprehensive support is still lacking for long-term U.S. auto industry...
China’s Manufacturing Shrinks Sharply as Tariffs Bite, Raising Stimulus Expectations
China's manufacturing sector posted its sharpest decline in nearly five months, driven by aggressive U.S. tariffs that have heightened economic pressures.