Business and Economic News

Trump, European Union leaders pull back from trade war
President Donald Trump says the United States and the European Union have agreed to work toward "zero tariffs" and "zero subsidies" on non-automobile goods.
Minnesota to e-retailers: Start collecting taxes soon
Minnesota's Department of Revenue said e-retailers have until Oct. 1 to start collecting and turning over sales taxes in connection with Minnesota purchases.
China's Xi warns of 'unilateralism' in US trade dispute
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the world faces "a choice between cooperation and confrontation" in remarks critical of escalating U.S. tariffs on goods from China and other major trading partners.
EU officials to meet Trump, wielding a $20-billion threat
Top European Union officials were going into a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warning they are ready to put tariffs on $20 billion of American goods if he puts duties on car imports.
Ivanka Trump's clothing company shutting down
Ivanka Trump's clothing company is shutting down after some stores dropped her line and she decided ethics restrictions were holding back its ability.
Trump tapping $12B to help farmers affected by tariffs
The government announced a $12 billion plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other trading partners.
Minn. farm groups welcome aid but say end to trade war would be better
The United States Department of Agriculture announced a $12 billion assistance package for farmers hurt in the ongoing trade war. Farm groups welcome the aid, but they say an end to the trade disputes would be a better solution.