Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances
President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.
Month: April 2025
Chinese Auto Giants Dongfeng and Changan Are in Talks to Merge
The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car...
Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
A popular electric vehicle made by the Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi crashed into a concrete guardrail while deploying its...
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, but Its Restaurants Will Stay Open
A group that includes the restaurant’s founders will buy restaurants from the private equity firm that owns many locations of...
High Stakes and Lack of Details Add to Jitters About Trump Tariffs
Business leaders and investors remain on edge ahead of President Trump’s expected announcement of a sweeping new round of tariffs.
Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?
In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the...
How Trump’s Tariffs Are Hitting One Chinese Factory Owner: ‘We Are Helpless’
President Trump’s policies are straining trade ties and challenging a long-held truth in China about the centrality of the U.S....
Want to Play a Game? Global Trade War Is the New Washington Pastime.
Two dozen trade experts gathered recently to simulate how a global trade war would play out. The results were surprisingly...
As Trump Stokes Uncertainty, the Fed Asks Businesses Where It Hurts
The central bank’s outreach to companies has taken on new significance as the outlook for growth and inflation gets cloudier.
Amazon’s New Movie Strategy Starts With Theaters
The streaming giant is planning to release at least 14 movies a year in theaters around the country, rivaling other...