Economy Oct 31 US, EU say deal on steel tariffs will help on climate change The deal resolving the trade dispute would address the excess capacity that can distort the steel market and create a framework for reducing the carbon-intensity of steel and aluminum production that contributes to the warming of the earth.
World Oct 30 US, EU reach agreement to settle rift over Trump-era tariffs The U.S. and European Union have reached an agreement to settle their diplomatic rift over Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs, the White House announced Saturday, as President Joe Biden is in Rome attending the Group of 20 summit.
World Oct 29 Biden says Pope Francis supports him receiving Communion The world's two most notable Roman Catholics discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and poverty during their session Friday.
Economy Oct 27 Worsened by pandemic, child care crisis hampers broader economy Each caretaker resignation, coronavirus exposure and day care center closure reveals an industry on the brink, with wide-reaching implications for an entire economy's workforce.
Nation Oct 27 What's the so-called 'wealth tax' in Biden's proposed bill, and how would it work? To help pay for his big economic and social agenda, President Joe Biden is looking to go where the big money is and that's billionaires.
Politics Oct 15 White House targets economic risks from climate change The actions being recommended by the Biden administration reflect a significant shift in the broader discussion about climate change, suggesting that the nation must prepare for the costs that families, investors and governments will bear.
Economy Oct 13 White House aims to ease supply chain bottlenecks with deal to make LA port 24/7 The White House said Wednesday it has helped broker an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation, part of an effort to relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships that are driving prices higher for U.S. consumers.
Politics Oct 13 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on deal to make LA port a 24-hour operation The supply chain problem is tightly linked with the broader challenge of inflation confronting Biden, as higher prices are creating both economic and political risks.
Politics Oct 07 Default crisis dodged — for now — with Dem-GOP debt accord Senate leaders have announced an agreement to extend the government's borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented default that experts say would have decimated the economy.
Politics Oct 07 Agreement reached on short-term debt ceiling fix Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday an agreement has been reached with Republicans to extend the government's borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting a debt crisis.