Stock Markets Rise After Trump Extends Tariff Deadline
The president noted that U.S. negotiators remained open to offers from trading partners, suggesting that tariffs could be reduced by — or even after — the deadline on Aug. 1.
Agriculture Dept. to Crack Down on Chinese Ownership of American Farmland
The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy.
What Happened in Trade Talks Between Japan and the U.S.
Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.
Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want.
On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles (and back), a writer found digital tools that helped her navigate and find a cornucopia of “weird attractions.”
OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers
The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center.
South Korea Keeps Its Chin Up as Trump Wields Tariff Threat
The country’s new president, in office for a little over a month, had just dispatched his senior deputies to Washington to try to work out a trade deal.
A Prominent Investor Is Criticized Over Mamdani Comments
A partner at Sequoia, the venture capital giant drew criticism for calling the Democratic mayoral candidate for New York an “Islamist.”
The Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs
A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.
Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs
Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.
Canada Shipping Natural Gas to Asia as It Looks Beyond the US for Trade
A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.
