Tag: United States

Wednesday, January 23rd 2019 - 09:09 UTC
Davos will listen to China, Europe and Japan leaders this Wednesday

China and Europe take centre stage at Davos on Wednesday, a day after Brazil's hard-right President Jair Bolsonaro promised reform and respect for the environment to the world's business elite.
Wednesday, January 23rd 2019 - 08:51 UTC
Pence addresses the Venezuelan people ahead of Wednesday's protest day

United States Vice President Mike Pence issued a video message of support to Venezuelans on Tuesday to encourage those who are protesting against President Nicolas Maduro and underline U.S. backing for opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Saturday, January 19th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Brazil plans a self-monitoring system for food processors, despite a non-encouraging record

Brazil is moving toward a self-monitoring system for food processors, Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias said on Friday, including meatpackers still recovering from an inspection scandal that hurt trade with key markets. Dias said in an interview that Brazil's new business-friendly government plans to send draft legislation on self-monitoring to Congress in the first half of this year.
Saturday, January 19th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Germany plans to block China's Huawei products from its 5G network

Germany is considering ways to block Huawei from its next-generation mobile phone network, according to reports. Berlin is exploring stricter security requirements which may prevent Huawei products being used in its 5G network.
Friday, January 18th 2019 - 09:23 UTC
US investigating China's Huawei for “stealing trade secrets” from American partners

The United States is reportedly investigating Huawei for “stealing trade secrets” from American business partners in the latest action against the Chinese technology giant. The criminal inquiry was first reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Friday, January 18th 2019 - 08:55 UTC
Border wall tit-for-tat: Trump halts Pelosi's trip to Afghanistan by denying military aircraft

President Donald Trump has postponed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's upcoming trip to Brussels and Afghanistan, asking her to stay to negotiate an end to the partial US government shutdown.
Thursday, January 17th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Brazil plans to eliminate visitor visas for US citizens to promote tourism

Brazil plans to eliminate visitor visas for Americans, the country's tourism minister said on Wednesday, as President Jair Bolsonaro seeks to turn around the lagging tourism sector and engineer cosier relations with the United States.
Tuesday, January 15th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
Auto industry calls on Trump and Congress to end government shutdown

Leading automakers on Monday called on the Trump administration and Congress to resolve trade disputes, and end the US government shutdown, saying political uncertainty is costing the industry, Reuters reports.
Tuesday, January 15th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
China's trade figures point reveals a strong weakening of the economy, and global demand

Chinese exports saw the steepest fall for two years in December, according to the latest trade figures. Exports from China fell 4.4% last month compared with the year before, while imports fell 7.6%. The figures indicate a further weakening in the strength of the world's second biggest economy and sent Asian stock markets lower on Monday.
Monday, January 14th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
As US government shutdown breaks record, Senator close to Trump calls for dialogue

A senior US Republican has urged President Donald Trump to temporarily reopen parts of the government shut down for more than three weeks. Senator Lindsey Graham, who is close to Mr Trump, said a limited re-opening of a few weeks would allow talks to resume between Republicans and Democrats.