Economy Apr 16 What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the…
Economy Apr 10 Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred…
Economy Mar 11 The Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers. Here's how You don't have to drive a car to be affected.
Nation Feb 05 AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore. Here's what to expect from this year's Super Bowl commercials Each year Super Bowl ads offer a snapshot of the American mood — as well as which industries are flush with cash.
Nation Jan 26 Dozens of Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in state after shooting Protesters have targeted some businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis-based Target.
World Nov 26 Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain U.S. customers as holiday shopping season starts Small businesses are struggling to adapt since the U.S. ended the "de minimis" exemption on Aug. 29, which allowed imports under $800 to be tariff-free.
Nation Nov 05 UPS anticipates shipping delays after crash at its aviation hub in Louisville The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
Nation Oct 14 What to know about new U.S. tariffs on cabinets, vanities and some wooden furniture President Donald Trump cited national security and foreign trade practices as grounds for imposing the tariffs on certain finished wood products and product components.
Economy Sep 12 Boeing workers reject latest contract offer, extending strike at three Midwest plants Another contract proposal has been rejected by Boeing workers who now have been on strike for nearly six weeks from three Midwest plants where military aircraft and weapons are developed.
Nation Aug 29 Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called “E-Verify” has raised questions about what employers can do to make sure they’re employing people who can legally work.