Business and Economic News

Trump signs new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada
President Trump signed the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement -- or USMCA -- in Buenos Aires Friday, using the backdrop of the G-20 Summit to resolve a trade crisis with America's closest neighbors.
Marriott says massive data breach compromised info of up to 500M
Marriott says it's uncovered unauthorized access that's been taking place within its Starwood network since 2014. The information exposed includes credit card numbers, passport numbers and mailing addresses.
'Talent wants transit': Companies near transportation gaining the upper hand
An important criterion in Amazon's high-profile search for new corporate headquarters was access to public transportation for the company's employees. Others companies are doing the same.
Fast-tracking logging on federal lands may not lessen wildfire risk
The current version of the Farm Bill includes House-backed provisions that would streamline logging projects on federal land. The administration argues logging could mitigate wildfire risk.
Lime packing up its street scooters, hopes for spring return
The arrival of Lime and Bird scooters in the Twin Cities this year drove lots of conversation and consternation. Lime on Friday will take its scooters off the streets for the winter.