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South Korean Investment Package Targets U.S. Energy and Industrial Projects
South Korean companies are moving ahead with a multibillion-dollar U.S. investment package focused on energy and strategic industries.
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U.S. Unveils “Milwaukee Framework” Against Global Steel Overcapacity
The U.S. trade representative says a new international framework will coordinate pressure against excess steel production and non-market practices.
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Stocks Rise as Inflation Data Eases Some Rate Fears
U.S. equities moved higher as investors assessed softer inflation data and the outlook for interest rates.
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U.S. GDP Growth Revised Higher as Consumer Spending Holds Up
Second-quarter U.S. economic growth was revised upward as consumer spending remained resilient despite higher borrowing and energy costs.
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Trump Announces Planned $15 Billion Steel Project in Iowa
A Minnesota company plans a large new steel project in Iowa that the White House is presenting as a major domestic-manufacturing investment.
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U.S. and China Agree to Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Trade
Washington and Beijing agreed to pursue reciprocal tariff reductions on selected goods while extending their broader trade truce.
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Core Capital-Goods Orders Point to Stronger Business Investment
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rose more than expected in August, signaling continued business spending on equipment.
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Federal Reserve Raises Rates and Signals More Tightening
The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate and indicated that additional increases may be needed to bring inflation down more quickly.
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U.S.-Canada Trade Fight Expands to Motorcycles, Dairy and Alcohol
The United States imposed new restrictions on a range of Canadian products as trade tensions between the two countries intensified.
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Drugmakers Expand U.S. Manufacturing as Tariff Risks Rise
Major pharmaceutical companies are committing billions of dollars to expand manufacturing and research capacity in the United States.
