U.S. Moves to Tariffs Over Talks as Canada Deal Ends, EU Retaliation Grows
President Trump has made clear that the United States is shelving the idea of a new trade deal with Canada...
July 25, 2025Section
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U.S. Builders Pause, Buyers Wait: Data Shows Economy in Holding Pattern
Data from the US Census Bureau, S&P Global, and the Federal Reserve shows that in July 2025, the US economy...
July 24, 2025
Trump Pulls Tesla’s Support, Shares Plunge as Musk Faces Tough Reckoning
Tesla’s world changed overnight when President Donald Trump signed a law ending years of U.S. government support for electric vehicle
July 24, 2025
Growth in Services Hides Manufacturing Weakness in U.S. and Eurozone
The latest data for July 2025 from S&P Global show the US and Eurozone economies are growing, but not across...
July 24, 2025
U.S. Borrowing Costs Fall as Germany and Japan Face Rising Pressure
Investors are sending a clear message this year: government debt is under new scrutiny, and some countries are in a...
July 24, 2025
Trump Administration Prepares 15–50% Tariffs, Squeezes Trade Partners Ahead of August 1 Deadline
On July 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order setting reciprocal tariffs between 15% and 50% for countries
July 24, 2025
High Fed Rates Keep Home Buying Out of Reach for Many Americans
Official data confirms that Americans now face some of the highest mortgage costs in years, driven directly by the Federal...
July 23, 2025
Congress Advances Sanctions on South Africa for Defying U.S. on Global Stage
US lawmakers are aiming to impose sanctions on South Africa, saying the country’s recent choices undermine its relationship
July 23, 2025
Japan Commits $550 Billion to U.S. as Tariff Battle Eases
Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States, according to official announcements from both governments this week.
July 23, 2025