US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms
Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
State department says it has reached administrative settlement with company’s US arm to resolve breachesThe UK defence company BAE Systems is to pay a $36m (£26.7m) civil penalty after breaching US ar
Finance
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
Finance
bbc.com
03.06.2026
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after trade talks break down
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday announced his country would impose “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on U.S. goods — a retaliatory measure after trade talks between the two nations broke down.
Finance
marketwatch.com
22.08.2026
AI’s Absurd Spending Boom? Hyperscalers Are Spending 102% of Cloud Revenue on Capex
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
22.08.2026
Watch: How will the US national debt affect American consumers and the world?
The US national debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
The U.S. and Canada are scrambling to avoid new tariffs and seal a trade deal. Here’s what could be in it.
U.S. and Canadian officials were engaged in additional talks on Friday. Details about what’s in their new trade deal have trickled out.
Finance
marketwatch.com
21.08.2026
Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says
Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
What does Tyson’s shutdown of two US beef plants mean for grocery costs?
Meat producer closes facilities in Utah and Iowa as beef prices rise for consumers amid historic cattle shortageTyson Foods, the largest meatpacking company in the US, announced last week that it is c
Finance
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
Finance
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Walmart shares slide as U.S. sales hit by falling drug prices
The supermarket chain reported comparable U.S. sales growth of 2.6% in its second-quarter earnings, its lowest in over five years.
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marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam”
High tariffs on Chinese goods have had predictable effects
Finance
economist.com
18.08.2026
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies continu
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations
US president’s remarks follow talks between Gulf state and Tehran over provisional arrangement to manage Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
17.08.2026
U.S. stock futures little changed as investors ponder the Fed’s next move
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday after a quiet week on Wall Street, as investors await hints from the Fed concerning the outlook for interest rates.
Finance
marketwatch.com
17.08.2026
Canadian business braced for 50% US tariffs
US-Canada trade talks go down to the wire, plus Japanese growth figures and a UK inflation update
Finance
ft.com
16.08.2026
Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock
Berkshire Hathaway has upped its bet on the U.S. housing market, and also boosted its stakes in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines.
Finance
marketwatch.com
14.08.2026
US long-term borrowing costs hit 25-year high; weakening of UK’s EV sales targets criticised – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest and economic news, as US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001Andy Burnham looks to cut new EV sales targetsInsurer Aviva said it is helping customer
Finance
theguardian.com
14.08.2026