Gunmen trade shots in broad daylight at Bronx intersection before fleeing
Bronx, NY – Monday afternoon traffic came to a halt when two men pulled out guns and exchanged fire at the busy corner of East … Read more
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Yankees eyeing blockbuster trade deal before deadline
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the New York Yankees are in a tough spot. Trailing in the AL East, with a battered rotation and … Read more
A Trump-hating intel specialist caught trying to trade top secret documents for foreign citizenship
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Defense Intelligence Agency employee was arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign government, according to … Read more
Trump unveils reciprocal trade plan, vows end to ‘unfair’ tariffs
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump announced a new trade policy Wednesday aimed at imposing reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations that charge higher duties on … Read more
Trump holds call with China’s Xi, discusses trade, fentanyl, and global security
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump announced he held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key issues including trade, fentanyl, … Read more
Trump Announces Creation of External Revenue Service to Shift Tax Burden to Foreign Trade Partners
PALM BEACH, FL — Former President Donald J. Trump announced plans to establish a new federal agency, the External Revenue Service (ERS), aimed at collecting … Read more
CBP officers seize $496K in cocaine in commercial truck hauling cotton candy at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at World Trade Bridge seized cocaine hidden within a tractor trailer hauling … Read more
China-Tied Solar Trade Group Reportedly Lobbied White House In Effort To Forestall New Tariffs
A leading green energy trade group whose members include Chinese companies lobbied the White House in a bid to stave off potentially stiffer tariffs targeting … Read more
UAE and Costa Rica sign trade deal, UAE president says
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica have signed an agreement that will help improve bilateral trade and investment ties, UAE President … Read more
CBP Trade Summit in Philadelphia Highlights the Importance of Partnership
At a time when the U.S. economy is thriving, a standing-room-only crowd packed the halls of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trade Facilitation and Cargo … Read more
Russia, Ukraine trade drone claims over Black Sea
(Reuters) -Russia and Ukraine claimed to have downed each other’s drones over the Black Sea on Monday, with both sides apparently devoting increasing attention to … Read more
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy Miller addresses 2024 Trade Summit
Good morning. How’s everyone doing? It’s great to be here with such a distinguished group of individuals as we all work together on our shared mission. … Read more
Closing Today: Virtual Registration for CBP 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit
WASHINGTON — Registration to virtually attend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit remains open until 4 p.m., … Read more
CBP officers seize over $8.4 million in methamphetamine at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street … Read more
US regulator says trade groups judge-shopped for credit fee lawsuit
By Jody Godoy (Reuters) – The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said business and banking groups, including the Chamber of Commerce, engaged in “forum … Read more
Ex-Google Engineer Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets While Working For Chinese Companies
Ex-Google Engineer Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets While Working For Chinese Companies Jake Smith on March 6, 2024 An ex-Google employee was charged with stealing … Read more
Exclusive-Turkish-Russian trade hit by fresh US sanctions threat
By Can Sezer, Nevzat Devranoglu and Dmitry Zhdannikov ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A U.S. threat to hit financial firms doing business with Russia with sanctions has … Read more
US trade chief looks for incremental reform at WTO meeting
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Wednesday that she is taking a “pragmatic” approach to the World Trade … Read more
EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differences
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. and European Union failed on Tuesday to reach a trade deal for critical battery minerals but are … Read more
Suspects arrested in 6 California desert murders tied to marijuana trade
By Steve Gorman and Daniel Trotta LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering six people last week in a remote … Read more
France says EU Commission to end trade deal talks with Mercosur countries
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has told the European Commission that it was impossible to conclude trade deal negotiations with South America’s Mercosur … Read more
Britain pauses talks on Canada free trade deal over agriculture
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) – Britain has suspended talks on a free trade deal with Canada amid unhappiness on both sides about the lack … Read more
Around 20 civilians killed in Congo attack, army and rebels trade blame
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Around 20 civilians were killed in an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, the army … Read more
Risk of EU prices rising, growth slowing from Red Sea attacks -EU trade chief
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union faces a risk of consumer prices surging and growth slowing due to disruptions to shipping through the Red Sea, … Read more
ECB trade union says staff feel Lagarde not right person to lead central bank
By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The trade union representing European Central Bank staff says a majority of employees think Christine Lagarde is not the … Read more
USTR deputy Bianchi to depart as top trade official for Asia
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration’s top trade official for Asia, Sarah Bianchi, is stepping down as the U.S. Trade Representative’s office … Read more
Global investment flows set for ‘modest’ rise in 2024, UN trade body says
GENEVA (Reuters) – Global foreign direct investment flows could rise modestly in 2024 after a marginal increase last year due to higher investment in some … Read more
China, Switzerland sign declaration with view to expanding trade
GENEVA (Reuters) – China and Switzerland signed a joint declaration on Monday agreeing to deepen their partnership after Premier Li Qiang met the Swiss President, … Read more
China-Russia 2023 trade value hits record high of $240 billion – Chinese customs
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s 2023 two-way trade with Russia hit $240 billion, setting yet another new record, Chinese customs data showed on Friday, as the … Read more
North Korea’s Kim visits arms factories amid criticism over trade with Russia
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited arms factories this week, state media outlet KCNA reported on Wednesday as … Read more
Politicisation of trade is immoral and unsustainable, China says
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Wednesday said a situation in which national security restrictions severely impede global growth due to “the politicisation of economic and … Read more
Brazil’s record trade surplus tough to sustain after import slump
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s record 2023 trade surplus may be tough to repeat this year, private economists and government officials agree, as … Read more
Factbox-Trump’s second-term agenda: revenge, trade wars, mass deportations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican Donald Trump is planning to punish his political enemies, deport millions of migrants and reshape global trade with pricey tariffs if he … Read more
CBP officers seize 1,018 pounds of methamphetamine, 165 pounds of cocaine valued at $10.2 million at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $10,200,000 in … Read more
COAC Convenes in Washington, D.C., for Last 16th Term Trade Advisory Committee Meeting
By Marcy Mason It was a time of reflection with an eye toward the future when the 16th term of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s … Read more
Mexican poultry farmers warn US-Mexico rail bridges closure will impact trade
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican poultry farmers warned of consequences to international trade on Monday and called on their government to intervene after the U.S. … Read more
OECD urges Brazil to rein in required spending and lower trade barriers
BRASILIA (Reuters) – The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) urged Brazil on Monday to reconsider its mandatory expenditures and dismantle trade barriers in … Read more
Indonesia and Japan agree on removing more trade barriers
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia and Japan have agreed on the removal of more trade barriers, Indonesia’s foreign minister said on Saturday, after the two countries … Read more
Euro zone trade to surplus in October as imports decline
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The euro zone turned from trade deficit to surplus in October, non-adjusted data showed on Friday, as imports of energy in particular … Read more
China pressures Taiwan with trade accusations and warplanes a month before election
By Liz Lee and Jeanny Kao BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) -China on Friday pressured Taiwan with a trade barrier probe and warplanes in the Taiwan Strait a … Read more
Indonesia’s November trade surplus seen narrowing to $3 billion : Reuters poll
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s trade surplus is likely to narrow in November as exports are seen posting another contraction, while imports are expected to witness … Read more
Global trade to contract by 5% in 2023, UN body says
GENEVA (Reuters) – Global trade is set to contract by 5% in 2023 compared to last year, the United Nations trade body said on Monday, … Read more
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) – China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in … Read more
US beginning internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact – CBC News
(Reuters) – U.S. officials have begun informal talks to prepare for new negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), David Cohen, the country’s … Read more
Mercosur summit overshadowed by fate of EU trade deal, Milei in the wings
By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Presidents of the four Mercosur nations met for their annual summit on Thursday with black clouds hovering … Read more
US trade deficit widens in October on weak exports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in October as exports declined, likely positioning trade to be a drag on economic … Read more
Australia trade drags on Q3 growth, government spending a boost
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s current account slid into deficit in the September quarter as prices for some commodity exports fell and locals … Read more
Central banks of India, England resolve trade settlement stand-off
MUMBAI (Reuters) – The central banks of India and England on Friday signed an agreement on information exchange for settlement of bond trades, the Reserve … Read more
Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlash
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Panama’s Trade Minister Federico Alfaro announced his resignation on Thursday days after the country’s top court ruled a contract … Read more