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Shipping containers are stacked on a cargo ship at the port of Oakland following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Oakland, California, U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Feb 25, 2026

US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer says

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced tariffs for some countries will rise to 15% or higher, with current China tariffs remaining unchanged.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE
Feb 25, 2026

Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy

President Trump hailed a 'golden age' in his State of the Union, focusing on economic achievements despite low approval and voter frustration over inflation.

An AMD logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration created on Aug. 25, 2025. Illustration by REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Feb 24, 2026

AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal, this time with Meta

AMD said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms over five years.

The Paramount water tower is shown on the Paramount studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Jan. 13, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Mike Blake
Feb 24, 2026

Warner Bros weighing revised bid from Paramount as bidding war escalates

Paramount Skydance submitted a revised offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the two companies confirmed on Tuesday.

People shop at a Costco store in the Staten Island borough of New York City on Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Feb 24, 2026

US consumer confidence improves in February

Consumer confidence rebounded more than expected in February, but the share of consumers viewing jobs as "hard to get" increased.

Shipping containers at the port of Oakland, California, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, Feb. 23, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Feb 24, 2026

New US tariff starts at 10%, Trump administration working to hike it to 15%

The U.S. began collecting a temporary new 10% global import tariff on Tuesday, but the Trump administration is working to increase it to 15%.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to honor "Angel Families" who have lost family members to crimes committed by people in the country illegally, at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 23, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Feb 24, 2026

US travel group, lawmakers urge Trump to resume use of Global Entry program

The U.S. Travel Association and lawmakers call on the Trump administration to resume the Global Entry program.

The G800 aircraft, the newest in Gulfstream Aerospace's lineup, is on display at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention and exhibition in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 17, 2022. Photo by REUTERS/Gregg Newton.
Feb 24, 2026

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G700 and G800 jets after Trump spat

Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream's G700 and G800 business jets following delays and political pressure from the U.S. government.

A Google logo is seen at a company research facility in Mountain View, California, on May 13, 2025. Photo by REUTERS/Carlos Barria.
Feb 24, 2026

AES signs 20-year power supply deal with Google

AES signed a 20-year agreement to supply power to Google's planned data center in Wilbarger County, Texas.

A FedEx delivery truck is pictured during Black Friday preparations in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on Nov. 26, 2024. Photo by Reuters/Benoit Tessier
Feb 24, 2026

FedEx sues US for refund on Trump’s emergency tariffs

FedEx filed a lawsuit seeking refunds on tariffs imposed under Trump's emergency powers after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal.

The Merck logo is seen at a gate to the Merck & Co. campus in Rahway, New Jersey, on July 12, 2018. Photo by Reuters/Brendan McDermid.
Feb 24, 2026

Merck to create separate cancer division as Keytruda patent loss looms

Merck is creating a distinct cancer division anchored by Keytruda before its patents expire and splitting its human health division in two.

People line up outside a Kentucky Career Center hoping to find assistance with their unemployment claim in Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston
Feb 23, 2026

Fed’s Waller: January jobs data an upside surprise, if it continues a policy pause may be appropriate

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller considers pausing interest rate hikes if February jobs data confirms stronger labor market after January's upside surprise.

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