Euro zone industry and trade took major hits in April, likely reflecting U.S. tariffs announcements, challenging the view of economists that the bloc is holding up well in the face of economic turmoil.

The U.S.-China talks on trade resemble arms-control negotiations, with export controls the key weapons. As part of a monthslong feud, the two sides choked off the supply of such exports as rare earths or semiconductor technology in a bid to gain an edge.

In the days before President Donald Trump suddenly paused most of the punishing tariffs on foreign countries he had revealed in early April, more than a dozen congressional lawmakers were tied to thousands of dollars’ worth of stock transactions,

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Friday that his government would focus on easing regulations and accelerate working-level tariff talks with Washington as part of its broader support for companies on trade issues.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the European Union was tough to deal with, and securing a trade pact with the bloc would likely take longer than most other such deals. The EU "got a little reli

Here are 20 things I’m hearing, watching for, and thinking about with 50 days until the July 31 trade deadline.

New bank lending in China rose less than expected in May after hitting a nine-month low in April, as companies and consumers remained cautious about taking on more debt despite interest rate cuts and a trade truce between Beijing and Washington.

Baylor's VJ Edgecombe looks a lot like the players you see on the court in this year’s NBA Finals, if not in form then in spirit. He could be a solid pick if the Sixers don't move up in the draft.