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China hits back at US with levies as Trump tariffs come in force
Beijing (AFP) - China said Tuesday it would impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and liquefied natural...
Trump halts Canada and Mexico tariffs, China still targeted
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on neighbors Mexico and Canada for a month...
In fire-ravaged Los Angeles, a long road of rebuilding
New York (AFP) - After the loss of more than 10,000 homes in last month's Los Angeles fires, the region...
Musk takes reins of US Treasury payments, sparking lawsuit
Washington (AFP) - Elon Musk and his aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system, triggering a...
Trump halts Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada, China talks continue
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico for one month after the two...
Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
Oslo (AFP) - Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in...
Musk takes control of US Treasury payments systems
Washington (AFP) - Elon Musk's aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system -- which manages trillions...
Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars
Oslo (AFP) - Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in...
Trump announces talks with Canada, Mexico over sweeping tariffs
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said he will discuss the punishing tariffs he has levied on Canada and Mexico...
Rubio warns Panama of consequences over canal
Panama City (AFP) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to...
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