Trump Administration Reviews California Coastal Program Amid Oil Push
Environmental advocates warn that weakening California’s coastal oversight could reduce protections for beaches, coastal bluffs and other sensitive areas.
Trade
What Does The New Poll Say About Trump’s Canada Trade War
The findings could create political risks for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms
What Did Bessent Tell Russia About Sanctions And Ukraine
The two officials met Monday on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers’ gathering in Asheville, North Carolina
US Raises Alarm Over Alleged Chinese Spying From Commercial Ships
China’s embassy in Washington rejected the allegations as baseless
FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Manipulation Of Online Ad Prices
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson said the alleged conduct misled millions of advertising customers and ultimately contributed to higher costs for consumers.
New US Rules Threaten Chinese Access To Battery Recycling Feedstock
The one-year measure requires suppliers to offer their entire monthly output to US buyers and retain the materials domestically.
The Alberta Alternative
Alberta's premier wants Ottawa back at the table before the counter-tariffs bite on September 8. Carney should send Danielle Smith.
Is China Really A Champion Of The Global South?
Determining China’s motivations requires a deeper understanding of its current rivalry with the US.
New U.S. Chip Tariffs Could Hit Data Centers And Consumer Electronics
The proposed duties could cover products built alongside advanced chips, including laptops, data center servers and gaming hardware
Canada Weighs Tariffs, Energy Restrictions In Trade Fight With Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to impose matching tariffs on U.S. goods, potentially targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper and electronics
Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs; Trump Proposes ‘Lake America'
“The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect to [be] doing much business with Ontario any longer,” Trump said on social media Tuesday morning.
Core Inflation Holds At 3.3% In July
The personal consumption expenditures price index increased 0.2% from June and rose 3.7% over the year.
Congress Begins Review Of Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Agreement
The 30-year pact includes plans for AP1000 reactors, potentially creating a multibillion-dollar project for Westinghouse and its owners.
What Investors Are Watching Before The Fed’s Key Inflation Report
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was little changed at 4.647%, while the 30-year yield stood at 5.181%. The 2-year yield was also steady at 4.199%.
Canada Hits US Goods With Retaliatory Tariffs As Trade Tensions Escalate
The measures target products including steel, dairy, electronics and motorcycles and broadly match the tariff levels imposed by Washington.
US Consumer Confidence Slips Amid Elevated Gas Prices
Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions improved slightly, but expectations for the coming months deteriorated.