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US to keep tariffs on USMCA countries, issues with Canada 'significant', Greer says

US to keep tariffs on USMCA countries, issues with Canada 'significant', Greer says

By David Lawder and David Shepardson WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY, May 26 (Reuters) - The Trump administration intends to maintain tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, U.S.

US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts

US to seek public comment on Chinese goods eligible for tariff cuts

By David Shepardson and David Lawder WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Tuesday the government will seek public comment on which Chinese goods should be eligible for lower tariffs.

Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, May 27 (Reuters) - Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes from Sweden's Saab rather than a competing option from Boeing.

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options.

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options.

Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday

'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears

'Business as usual': Fakes, piracy thrive in Vietnam as US tariff deadline nears

By Khanh Vu and Francesco Guarascio HANOI, May 27 (Reuters) - At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam's capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and the threat of U.S. tariffs over the issue, two visits by Reuters journalists to the market found.

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'

Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'

By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, May 25 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday that Alberta's planned vote on potentially breaking away from the rest of Canada, while not binding, could become "a dangerous bluff" and that asking such questions was "not helpful."

Morning Bid: Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week

Morning Bid: Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week

By Mike Dolan May 26 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a long weekend in the United States and many other countries, markets returned ready to cheer signs that an Iran peace plan was near agreement, with world crude

North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

Analysis-Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher

Analysis-Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher

By Pratima Desai and Polina Devitt LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States imposed a 50% tariff on the metal last year.

Costco is about to disclose a major update on member behavior

Costco is about to disclose a major update on member behavior

There's a joke that Costco members don't just shop there, they belong there. They pay for the privilege, renew year after year, and somehow always leave with more than they planned. That loyalty is the entire business model. And right now, it's working almost too well. Costco (COST) is set to ...

Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip

Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi on first official India trip

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says

Trump call would be positive, no planning talks have taken place, Taiwan says

TAIPEI, May 25 (Reuters) - A call between the U.S. and Taiwanese leaders would be a positive thing but it is up to President Donald Trump to take the initiative and the two sides have not had any planning talks, Taiwan's foreign minister said on Monday.