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Explainer: Who pays Trump's tariffs, China or U.S. customers and companies?

U.S. President Donald Trump says China pays the tariffs he has imposed on $250 billion of Chinese exports to the United States.



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Barclays names Gruber as chemicals head for Europe and Middle East: source

Barclays has named Gabriel Gruber as the new head of its chemicals banking team for Europe and the Middle East as it seeks to win more business after advising the likes of Evonik on their recent disposals, a source familiar with the matter said.



5 years ago

Harley-Davidson strikes deal to build smaller bike in China

Harley-Davidson Inc will partner with China's Qianjiang Motorcycle Co to build a new smaller motorcycle than its trademark "big hogs", making good on promises to move more production outside the United States that have angered President Donald Trump.



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Senior U.S.-Chinese trade negotiators to confer before Trump-Xi G20 meeting

The top U.S. trade negotiator said on Wednesday it is in the interests of China and the United States to have a successful trade pact and he expects to confer with a senior Chinese official before next week's G20 summit in Japan where President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet.



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Oil prices little changed on U.S. inventory data, hopes for trade deal

Oil futures edged up on Wednesday as government data showed U.S. crude inventories fell more than expected, while the prospect of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing also supported prices.



5 years ago

Airbus fights back with big name buyers after Boeing's MAX showstopper

Airbus sealed deals with big name buyers for its latest passenger jet at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday, battling back from the potential loss of a major customer a day earlier when IAG placed a lifeline order for Boeing's grounded 737 MAX jet.



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Elbit eyes acquisition opportunities from Raytheon-UTC deal

Israel-based Elbit Systems on Wednesday said it would keep an eye out for possible acquisitions if the proposed merger of U.S. aerospace companies Raytheon Co and United Technologies Corp triggers certain divestments.



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Global stocks, yields edge higher as investors brace for Fed

A gauge of global stock markets gained modestly on Wednesday to reach six-week highs and benchmark government bond yields rose from multiyear lows as investors awaited a decision on monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the session.



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Streamer launches may hold back Netflix shares for a while, Baird says

Direct competitors like Amazon's Prime Video and Hulu remain a threat, while new players like Apple and Disney are putting pressure on Netflix.

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Here's what major Wall Street economists believe the Federal Reserve will do today

Wall Street economists are anxiously awaiting Wednesday's FOMC meeting.

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4 tax breaks you might get back if Congress reinstates deductions

The House Ways and Means Committee has proposed a package of "tax extenders," potentially reviving deductions and credits that were lost in 2018.

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CEOs of some U.S. firms to meet Chinese Premier Li this week: Bloomberg

Top executives of at least five U.S. companies are scheduled to meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang this week, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.



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Czech owners of Skoda, Volkswagen cars qualify for $23 million compensation

A Prague district court has ruled that a number of Czech owners of Skoda and Volkswagen cars qualify for 533 million crowns ($23.30 million) in compensation linked to VW's diesel emissions scandal, the ruling seen by Reuters said.



5 years ago

Wall St. takes a breather with all eyes on Fed meeting

Wall Street's main indexes took a pause on Wednesday, after a rally the previous day, as investors held back from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement that is expected to lay the groundwork for future interest rate cuts.



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'Sully' Sullenberger blasts U.S. aircraft certification process, says 737 MAX pilots need new simulator training

Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who in 2009 landed a US Airways flight safely on the Hudson River in New York, told a congressional panel on Wednesday that pilots of the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX should get new simulator training before the plane returns to service.



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