FirstGroup Sells U.S. School Bus Arm in $4.6 Billion Retreat
U.K. transport firm FirstGroup Plc agreed to sell the biggest operator of America’s yellow school buses as part of a $4.6 billion deal, bowing to…
Aluminum commands record premium in US amid economic recovery
The premium buyers pay to have aluminum shipped to the U.S. Midwest touched a record high, surpassing the level reached six years ago when banks…
Cracks emerge in US-led intelligence pact over China approach
A polite disagreement between Pacific Ocean neighbors on Thursday showed a fissure among U.S. allies over China, underscoring the difficulties Joe Biden faces in forging…
South Africa set to use J&J shots after resolving contract spat
South Africa plans to begin issuing Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine to the general public next month after settling a contractual dispute with the U.S.…
US weighs global vaccine-expansion move opposed by drugmakers
The Biden administration is weighing an appeal from progressive Democrats to accelerate global access to Covid-19 vaccines by supporting a waiver of intellectual-property protections, a…
China corn imports to surge to record high this year, US says
China’s appetite for the world’s corn is expected to hit a record this year -- and next season’s import haul will be the second largest…
EU reaches climate deal on binding goals that change everything
European Union lawmakers reached a late-night deal to make the bloc’s ambitious climate goals legally binding, paving the way for a torrent of new rules…
Erdogan fires trade minister after allegations of nepotism
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired his trade minister in an attempt to mitigate the damage from growing accusations of widespread nepotism in the government.
Northern Ireland split over Brexit trading deal, poll shows
Northern Ireland is divided on the region’s post-Brexit trading arrangements, a poll suggested.
Korea’s exports jump in early data as global trade recovers
South Korea’s early trade report showed exports surging in April, buoyed by a recovery of global commerce and a low year-earlier base when the pandemic…
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