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  U.S. eases way to more tariff exemptions under pressure from allies

  Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Europe clamor for special treatment, but Chinese producers...

  • Posted March 9, 2018
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  Puerto Rico lost 6% of its population after Hurricane Maria

  Statistics Institute director assures better healthcare system could help deter outmigration

  • Posted March 9, 2018
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  U.S. stocks suffer massive outflows as Trump risks trade war: BAML

  Investors pull money out of U.S. equity funds; rush into government bonds, other safer...

  • Posted March 9, 2018
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  How tariffs, trade war fears roil U.S. financial markets

  Investors worry about whether imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminum imports is first salvo...

  • Posted March 9, 2018
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  Taxi drivers protest against Uber ‘invasion’ in Greece

  Attack cars thought used by the ride-hailing service; accuse government of holding up legislation...

  • Posted March 6, 2018
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  World Economic Forum leads creation of fintech cybersecurity consortium

  Founding members include Citigroup, Zurich Insurance and Hewlett Packard

  • Posted March 6, 2018
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  Trump ratchets up pressure on Canada, Mexico over trade

  WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY – U.S. President Donald Trump increased pressure on Canada and Mexico over...

  • Posted March 5, 2018
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  Trump trade adviser sees business exemptions for new tariffs

  Trump has given no indication he would allow exemptions

  • Posted March 5, 2018
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  U.S.-Europe trade war must be avoided: German carmakers

  Over half of vehicles made in U.S. by German carmakers are exported

  • Posted March 5, 2018
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  Asia fears trade war after Trump plans hefty steel, aluminum tariffs

  Department of Defense had recommended targeted steel tariffs and a delay in aluminum duties

  • Posted March 2, 2018