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Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, the White House said.
Retirees worry as market turmoil shakes savings and plans
Older Americans fear outliving their savings as market volatility and trade tensions impact retirement accounts and future financial security.
Baltimore coffee business find global success despite pandemic
If there’s something Samuel Demisse learned from his dad, it’s the value of hard work. That, in addition to the ins and outs of the coffee industry. Demisse grew up […]
Trade deficit dips to $68.9B with exports up
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April to $68.9 billion as an improving global economy boosted sales of American exports.
Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more of Chinese goods
The Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, escalating a trade war between the world's two biggest economies and potentially raising prices on goods ranging from handbags to bicycle tires.
US,Mexico tentatively set to replace NAFTA with new deal
The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement with a new deal that would be intended to encourage more manufacturing in the United States.
Trump jabbed first, and now world hits back in trade fight
The United States attacked first, imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from around the globe and threatening to hit tens of billions of dollars in Chinese products. Now, the world is punching back.
The Latest: BMW could face big hit from China’s US tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Latest on U.S.-China trade tensions (all times local): 10:35 a.m. Analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein are saying that BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Tesla are the biggest potential losers […]
Legal question of the day: Is a Snuggie a blanket?
The answer could be worth millions of dollars.
Trump will now have the power to swiftly move on trade
President-elect Donald Trump has called for dramatic changes in U.S. trade policy. He’s labeled the North American Free Trade Agreement and other U.S. trade deals a disaster. He’s threatened to […]
Brexit vote shouldn’t dampen Baltimore’s drive to build imports, official says
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union might create some challenges for Baltimore businesses looking to export to the United Kingdom, but an international business expert working with city officials […]
Maryland seeks to strengthen business ties with South Korea
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland officials have taken another step to help strengthen business ties with South Korea. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday with Gov. Nam Kyung-pil, […]
