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Factbox: Beijing statements on trade deal differ from those of U.S. on imports, timing

Factbox: Beijing statements on trade deal differ from those of U.S. on imports, timing

The U.S.-China trade deal announced https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2019/december/united-states-and-china-reach on Friday will be signed in early January, U.S. trade negotiators say.



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U.S. reply satisfies Mexican concerns over labor attaches: Seade

U.S. reply satisfies Mexican concerns over labor attaches: Seade

A letter by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has satisfied Mexican concerns over the United States' plan to appoint labor attaches to follow Mexico's application of its labor laws, a senior Mexican official said on Monday.



6 years ago
Spending deal does not hike EV credit, boosts aviation inspection funds

Spending deal does not hike EV credit, boosts aviation inspection funds

The U.S. Congress declined to extend a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles but will boost funding for aviation safety after two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes.



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Boeing suppliers bracing for production freeze of grounded 737 MAX

Boeing suppliers bracing for production freeze of grounded 737 MAX

Boeing Co suppliers, customers and financiers braced on Monday for a possible freeze in Boeing 737 production for the first time in more than 20 years as the grounding of the best-selling MAX looks set to last well into 2020.



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Automakers, congressional aides do not expect budget deal will hike $7,500 EV tax credit

Automakers, congressional aides do not expect budget deal will hike $7,500 EV tax credit

Automakers and congressional aides told Reuters they do not expect the U.S. Congress will extend a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles in a year-end spending bill expected to be released later on Monday.



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USMCA labor verifications will be done by independent panelists: USTR

USMCA labor verifications will be done by independent panelists: USTR

The USMCA trade deal does not include American "labor inspectors," U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Monday in a letter to a senior Mexican official.



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Wall St. hits fresh highs on trade deal boost

Wall St. hits fresh highs on trade deal boost

Wall Street hit record highs for the third straight session on Monday as cooling trade tensions between Washington and Beijing and upbeat economic data from China boosted investor sentiment.



6 years ago
PNC's fight with Venmo highlights bigger issue over who owns your banking data

PNC's fight with Venmo highlights bigger issue over who owns your banking data

PNC and Venmo are bickering over customer complaints about data, highlighting a sometimes murky area of connecting consumer apps to bank accounts.

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U.S. SEC settles with former Goldman banker over 1MDB scandal

U.S. SEC settles with former Goldman banker over 1MDB scandal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled foreign corruption charges against former Goldman Sachs Group Inc executive Tim Leissner for his involvement in Malaysia's multibillion-dollar 1MDB corruption scandal, the agency said on Monday.



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Boeing's 737 crisis deepens as production stops for first time in two decades

Boeing's 737 crisis deepens as production stops for first time in two decades

Boeing Co said on Monday it would suspend production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner in January, its biggest assembly-line halt in more than 20 years, as fallout from two fatal crashes of the now-grounded aircraft drags into 2020.



6 years ago
Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx for Prime shipments: WSJ

Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx for Prime shipments: WSJ

Amazon.com Inc is blocking third-party sellers from using FedEx Corp's network for delivery of its Prime shipments, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing a company email.



6 years ago
Shares of Tyson Foods climb after it wins approval to export poultry to China

Shares of Tyson Foods climb after it wins approval to export poultry to China

Tyson Foods expects to start taking orders early next year and will start shipping from all 36 of its processing plants, Reuters reported

6 years ago
Kudlow: U.S.-China deal 'absolutely' done, U.S. exports to China will double

Kudlow: U.S.-China deal 'absolutely' done, U.S. exports to China will double

The so-called Phase One trade deal between Washington and Beijing has been "absolutely completed," a top White House adviser said on Monday, adding that U.S. exports to China will double under the agreement.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Prosieben's NuCom eyes acquisition of Meet Group - sources

Exclusive: Prosieben's NuCom eyes acquisition of Meet Group - sources

German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE's e-commerce arm NuCom Group is exploring the acquisition of U.S. livestreaming app developer Meet Group Inc , people familiar with the matter said on Monday.



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Goldman Sachs pledges $750 billion to environmental causes by 2030

Goldman Sachs pledges $750 billion to environmental causes by 2030

Goldman Sachs Group Inc said on Monday it will provide $750 billion in financing, advisory services and investments for initiatives that fight climate change, as well as those that foster economic opportunities for under-served people over the next decade.



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