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China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google
BEIJING -- China countered President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports Tuesday as well...
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
WASHINGTON -- Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that...
How Trump's pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk's criticism of his homeland
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will cut all funding to South...
EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war'
BRUSSELS -- After three years spent trying to deter Russia from destroying Ukraine, European Union leaders grappled on Monday with how to respond...
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment...
In Kentucky bourbon country, the newest trade war feels like a hangover that won't go away
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. -- In the rolling hills of Kentucky where most of the world's bourbon supply is crafted, the prospect of a new...