How a border tax could divide Boeing and its suppliers A U.S. tax overhaul proposed by Republican leaders in Congress would deepen divisions between big manufacturers like Boeing Co and the thousands of smaller companies that supply them, according to suppliers and tax and trade experts. U.S. automakers and other […]
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G20 ministers give Mnuchin space to define Trump trade agenda G20 ministers give Mnuchin space to define Trump trade agenda:- Wary of their first official encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump's blustery trade agenda, the world's top finance officials were relieved to find new Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin polite and […]
Big win for automakers as Trump orders fuel economy standards review Big win for automakers as Trump orders fuel economy standards review:- President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered a review of tough U.S. vehicle fuel-efficiency standards put in place by the Obama administration, handing a victory to auto industry executives […]
Republicans weigh health bill changes as doubts mount Republicans weigh health bill changes as doubts mount:- The White House and congressional leaders said on Tuesday they were weighing changes to their plan to dismantle the Obamacare health law as Republicans' questions mounted following an estimate that it would cause 14 […]
Trump meets with U.S. community bankers, pledges to scale back regulations Trump meets with U.S. community bankers, pledges to scale back regulations:- President Donald Trump promised in a meeting with community bankers on Thursday to strip away some Dodd-Frank financial regulations and ensure they can continue giving small businesses access […]
China gives greenlight to dozens of Trump trademarks China gives greenlight to dozens of Trump trademarks:- China has granted preliminary approval for 38 trademarks linked to Donald Trump, documents on China's state trademark office show, giving the U.S. President and his family protection were they to develop the "Trump" brand […]
Industry questions higher insurance costs under Republican plan Industry questions higher insurance costs under Republican plan:- The House Republican health insurance plan suggests health insurance after Obamacare will be less affordable, investors, insurers and industry sources said on Tuesday, raising questions about future enrollment and insurance company participation. The draft […]
Trump uncertainty slowing U.S. travel bookings Trump uncertainty slowing U.S. travel bookings :- Demand for travel to the United States over the coming months has flattened out following a positive start to the year, with uncertainty over a possible new travel order likely deterring visitors, travel analysis company ForwardKeys said […]
New U.S. budget priorities threaten housing aid programs New U.S. budget priorities threaten housing aid programs:- When Paul Ryan, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, talks of social mobility, about helping struggling Americans move out of impoverished areas to give them greater opportunity, Shiva Daniels is the kind of […]
Keystone XL builders can use non-U.S. steel, White House says now Keystone XL builders can use non-U.S. steel, White House says now:- The Keystone XL oil pipeline does not need to be made from U.S. steel, despite an executive order by President Donald Trump days after he took office requiring […]
