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Canada’s foreign minister on U.S. relations and security guarantees for Ukraine

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev

The U.S.-Canada relationship, for decades a symbol of stability, has been rockier under President Trump, who has joked about making Canada the 51st state. Nick Schifrin spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand about relations with the U.S., trade negotiations,…

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The U.S. and EU release a bare-bones account of their trade deal, but it’s a work in progress

By Sam McNeil, David McHugh, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Officials have left blank key areas such as wine and spirits as well as steel. And they've indicated that talks will continue on those and a slew of other important sectors.

What to know about Trump’s bid for the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

The Trump administration is in talks to secure a 10% stake in Intel in exchange for converting government grants that were pledged to Intel under President Joe Biden.

The climate and market factors driving beef prices to record highs

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes

Beef prices have soared to all-time highs with many families feeling the squeeze. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the factors driving prices higher.

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Las Vegas tourism is slumping. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown

By Ty O'Neil, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad.

U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — was up 0.9% last month from June and 3.3% from a year earlier.

U.S. inflation remained flat in July, though core prices accelerated

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 3.1%, up from 2.9% in June.

As Trump’s tariffs kick in, economist breaks down inflation and recession warning signs

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins

After months of delay and backroom dealmaking, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping tariffs on nearly 100 countries, sending U.S. import duties soaring to their highest levels in nearly a century. To help break down the impact of the new…

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Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as U.S. economic pain is surfacing

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The higher import taxes are part of his strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and encourage foreign investment in America.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, slightly more than the 219,000 new applications analysts forecast.