Business and Economic News

Judge says Dakota Access developer can't sue BankTrack
A federal judge has ruled that the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline has no claim under federal racketeering law for damages against a Dutch environmental group that urged banks not to finance the $3.8 billion project.
How fast did the economy grow? Forecasts are all over the place
President Trump is eager to tout a fast-growing economy, boosted by the tax cuts he pushed through Congress. That makes Friday's report on gross domestic product a highly anticipated news event.
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.