Investors seek protection from risk of Fed chief’s ouster
NEW YORK — President Donald J. Trump’s renewed calls for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s resignation have prompted investors to protect portfolios against...
Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders
SEATTLE — The deadly Air India crash last month has renewed a decades-old debate in the aviation industry over installing video cameras monitoring airline...
Trump says Vietnam trade deal is ‘pretty well set’
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with Vietnam was nearly complete.
Mr. Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near...
Beneath China’s resilient economy, a life of pay cuts and side hustles
BEIJING - Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24% cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after...
Trump’s UN envoy pick Waltz says US needs strong voice to counter China
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations needs reform and the United States must have a strong voice to counter China, Mike Waltz, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick...
Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with...
China’s economy grows by 5.2% in Q2 but US tariff risks mount
BEIJING — China’s economy slowed less than expected in the second quarter in a show of resilience against US tariffs, though analysts warn that...
Japan launches government body to address citizens’ concerns over foreigners
TOKYO — Japan on Tuesday set up an administrative body aimed at easing citizens’ concerns over the rapid rise in the number of foreigners...
China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says
WASHINGTON — China is increasing its diplomatic reach as President Donald J. Trump’s administration pares back America’s international presence, Democrats from the US Senate...
Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, paving way for possible US transits
ASUNCION — Paraguay is preparing to receive Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te next month, President Santiago Peña said on Monday, meaning Mr. Lai will also...
Why Trump’s push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US...
WASHINGTON — US President Donald J. Trump says the US Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government borrowing...
China’s Q2 GDP growth tops forecast even as US tariff risks mount
BEIJING - China’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in the second quarter, showing resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs, though analysts...