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Dollar’s dominance gives US upper hand in China fight
China’s latest threat to bar companies with ties to U.S. officials who visit Taiwan points to a weakness for Beijing in its sanctions battle with…
The pandemic is masking risks of slavery in global supply chains
The coronavirus pandemic is complicating the task of rooting out modern slavery by making it impossible for companies or investors to visit factory floors in…
European firms in China urge fairer treatment, return of workers
European firms called on China to allow competition in the large sectors of the economy still effectively closed to foreign companies and de-politicize the business…
UK manufacturing calls for Brexit deal to protect exports
U.K. manufacturers renewed their call for an exit deal with the European Union, backing it up with fresh data highlighting Britain’s reliance on trade with…
Soybean futures cap longest rally in 40 years on China demand
Soybean futures capped the longest rally in 40 years after top buyer China stepped up purchases and the outlook for this year’s U.S. crop deteriorated.
Oil rises with stronger equities and tighter US gasoline view
Oil jumped the most since June alongside a rally in broader equities markets, but pared some of those gains after an industry group reported a…
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Pelosi says UK can forget US trade deal if Irish pact broken
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that the U.K. can forget about Congressional approval for a free-trade deal with the U.S. if Britain’s withdrawal from the…
Airlines seek gate checks for virus to revive foreign travel
A coalition of international airline and aviation groups is calling on U.S. government leaders to help set Covid-19 testing protocols to assuage passenger concerns and…
Amtrak CEO pleads with Congress for billions in Covid-19 aid
Amtrak’s chief executive pleaded with House lawmakers Wednesday to approve $2.84 billion in additional funding for the national railway system as Congress and the White…
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Amazon’s Beaumont fulfillment center is now open for business
Amazon.com, Inc. announced that its new fulfillment center in Beaumont, California is officially open for business. Amazon welcomed new employees inside the more than 640,000…