Tag: Washington news
Treasury ends enforcement of database meant to stop shell company formation
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell...
Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line
BOSTON -- Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. Saturday to protest the automaker's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to...
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
MOSCOW -- Russia has offered the United States to restore direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations...
Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by Trump tariff hikes and doubts about AI
BANGKOK -- Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea tumbling more than 2% as U.S. President...
Doug Ford reelected as Ontario’s premier with mandate to fight Trump tariffs
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford won reelection to lead Canada's most populous province Thursday, giving him the mandate he wanted...
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for March 4, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, in addition to doubling the...