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Australian dollar’s pain from trade war may worsen after deal
In the two years since the U.S.-China trade war erupted, Australia’s dollar has weakened around 10%. It may drop even further when the dispute is…
Malaysia Airlines halts 737 Max deliveries in fresh blow to Boeing
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. suspended deliveries of Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft it had on order for this year, the first Southeast Asian carrier to publicly…
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California city shuts a key coal-export route in name of climate
A critical route for American coal exports to Asia is drying up after yet another U.S. port city passed a law to bar the fuel…
Boeing’s ‘very bad’ internal messages boost crash victim suits
Internal emails from Boeing Co. employees could strengthen the legal case for families claiming the company’s push to minimize the training needed for new 737…
India proposes incentives to woo Apple, Samsung suppliers
India is considering a plan to offer subsidized loans to mobile handset manufacturers in a bid to attract Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.’s suppliers…
Delta jet fuel dumped in emergency sickens 26 kids and teachers
A Delta Air Lines Inc. jet dumped fuel over elementary school playgrounds in Los Angeles, causing skin irritations and breathing problems for 44 children and…
Hong Kong could be a loser from the trade deal
One way to narrow the U.S. deficit with China would be to re-route shipments through mainland ports. That could hurt the city’s economy.
US won’t cut more China tariffs until after November vote
Existing tariffs on billions of dollars of Chinese goods coming into the U.S. are likely to stay in place until after the American presidential election,…
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Senate to vote on USMCA trade deal this week, McConnell says
The Senate will pass the U.S. trade deal with Mexico and Canada this week before President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial begins, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…
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World Direct Shipping extends Port Manatee agreement, adds vessel
Port Manatee-based World Direct Shipping has extended its agreement with the Central-Southwest Florida seaport and added a third vessel to its rapidly growing weekly services…