Dozen states sue Trump in bid to dam new tariffs

NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on Feb. 14, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A dozen states sued President Donald Trump and his administration on Wednesday, seeking a court order declaring that his new tariffs on foreign imports are illegal. “The president does not have …

Ukraine says it has signed the define of a minerals take care of the U.S.

Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Yulia Svyrydenko and the US Secretary of Treasury, Scott Bessent (not seen) sign the outline of a rare earth minerals deal over an online call, in Kyiv, Ukraine on April 17, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Ukraine said Thursday that it had signed the basis of …

Ex-OpenAI staffers again Musk’s case towards transfer to for-profit entity

Sam Altman, left, and Elon Musk. Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty Images A group of 12 ex-OpenAI staffers, in support of Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the artificial intelligence startup, asked a court’s permission on Friday to share their concerns about the company’s transformation into a for-profit entity. The individuals collectively worked at OpenAI …

CNBC Day by day Open: The commerce wars start

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and subsequent actions by other nations have cast a shadow over investors’ portfolios. Markets largely fell all around the world following the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.  Trump and his administration has been defiant, with the U.S. president saying “it won’t …

Airline shares slide as issues develop over client journey

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332(ER). Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Airline stocks slid further on Tuesday as Wall Street’s concerns about weaker-than-expected travel demand amid looming tariffs and a sharp drop in consumer confidence continue to weigh on the sector. Shares of Delta Air Lines were down more than 3% in afternoon …

Trump to announce new auto tariffs Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump holds paperwork he signed during an Ambassador Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win McNamee | Getty Images President Donald Trump will announce new tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, the White House said. Trump will unveil the new tariffs during a …

Elon Musk obtained summons in SEC go well with over Twitter disclosure

Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Elon Musk received a court summons last week in connection …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla foyer on Trump tariffs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk watches as President Donald Trump talks to the media, outside the White House in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Two companies led by billionaire DOGE chief Elon Musk — SpaceX and Tesla — have submitted letters lobbying the U.S. trade representative on Trump administration tariff policies. But …

China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian merchandise

Containers at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 28, 2025. Ethan Cairns/Bloomberg via Getty Images China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products. Beijing said a 100% tariff would be imposed on …

The sustainable farm beloved by King Charles: FarmED, within the Cotswolds

King Charles III (then Prince Charles) visits Honeydale Farm in the Cotswolds region of England on June 22, 2021. The King is known to be a supporter of sustainable agriculture. Toby Melville | Getty Images When King Charles III visited Honeydale Farm in England’s Cotswolds region, one of his first remarks was: “Monoculture. That’s our …