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Friday, December 14th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
US confirms China's first purchase of soybeans since the start of the trade war

The United States government officials on Thursday hailed China's first meager purchase of U.S. soybeans since its trade war with the United States began in July and said they hoped for, but could not guarantee, more to come.
Friday, December 14th 2018 - 08:52 UTC
US Senate blames Saudi prince Salman for Khashoggi's death and votes to stop military aid in Yemen

The US Senate has voted to withdraw US military aid for Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen and to blame the kingdom's crown prince for the murder of a journalist. The historic vote is the first time any chamber of US Congress has agreed to pull US forces from a military conflict under the 1973 War Powers Act.
Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 09:24 UTC
Arizona processor recalls beef infected with salmonella; company is subsidiary of Brazil's JBS

An Arizona meat processor in the United States is recalling 12 million pounds of raw beef that health officials say already has sickened 246 people in 25 states with salmonella. JBS Tolleson Inc. said it was voluntarily expanding an October recall by about 5 million pounds, making it one of the largest recalls of ground beef in history.
Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 08:49 UTC
US consumer prices in November unchanged, with sharp decline for gasoline

The United States consumer prices were unchanged in November, held back by a sharp decline in the price of gasoline, but underlying inflation pressures remained firm amid rising rents and healthcare costs. The strength in underlying inflation reported by the Labor Department on Wednesday supports views that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its Dec. 18-19 policy meeting. The U.S. central bank has hiked rates three times this year.
Wednesday, December 12th 2018 - 08:41 UTC
China prepared to cut tariffs on US-made cars to 15%, reports Bloomberg

China has reportedly proposed cutting tariffs on US-made cars to 15%, the same tax levied on car imports from other countries. Bloomberg reported that China's cabinet will review the plans, which would undo the 40% import duty China imposed on US cars this summer.
Wednesday, December 12th 2018 - 08:36 UTC
Russian strategic bombers land in Venezuela; Maduro applauds, Washington furious

Two Russian strategic bomber aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons have landed in ally Venezuela, a show of support for Venezuela’s socialist government that has infuriated Washington
Wednesday, December 12th 2018 - 07:19 UTC
Huawei conflict: Trump intervenes; Ms Meng granted bail in Canadian court

Donald Trump says he could intervene in the case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou if it helps to avoid a further decline in US relations with China. “Whatever's good for this country, I would do,” the US president said.
Tuesday, December 11th 2018 - 10:47 UTC
Maduro will disclose details of US-led plans to overthrow him if NYT, WaPo do not

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro has announced that in the coming days he is to hold a press conference to release details about a coup d'état against him in the making under coordination from the United States.
Tuesday, December 11th 2018 - 08:19 UTC
Embraer-Boeing deal clears provisional injunction, but now depends on Bolsonaro's administration

A Brazilian federal court has overturned a provisional injunction that blocked a proposed tie-up between plane makers Embraer and Boeing, Embraer said on Monday in a securities filing. Brazil's Embraer announced in July its intention to sell 80% of its commercial aviation business to Chicago-based Boeing for US$ 3.8 billion. Embraer has said the deal is crucial for its survival.
Monday, December 10th 2018 - 05:51 UTC
US/China trade negotiations have a deadline: March first, says Lighthizer

U.S.-China trade negotiations need to reach a successful end by March 1 or new tariffs will be imposed, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Sunday, clarifying there is a “hard deadline” after a week of seeming confusion among President Donald Trump and his advisers.