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The U.S. trade deficit increased less than expected in July as both exports and imports fell, suggesting that trade could contribute to economic growth in the third quarter.

The U.S. trade deficit increased less than expected in July as both exports and imports fell, suggesting that trade could contribute to economic growth in the third quarter.

A tense border standoff between China and India has magnified friction over trade and security between the two nations days before their leaders meet face to face.

A tense border standoff between China and India has magnified friction over trade and security between the two nations days before their leaders meet face to face.

Hyundai has halted production in China as tensions between Seoul and Beijing over an U.S. anti-missile system left the company unable to pay a supplier.

Hyundai has halted production in China as tensions between Seoul and Beijing over an U.S. anti-missile system left the company unable to pay a supplier.

While one Chinese automaker eyes Jeep, Fiat Chrysler says it has no updates on potential buyout interest in the company.

While one Chinese automaker eyes Jeep, Fiat Chrysler says it has no updates on potential buyout interest in the company.

Great Wall Motor, a Chinese SUV maker, is interested in buying Jeep.

Great Wall Motor, a Chinese SUV maker, is interested in buying Jeep.

The move would expand Ford's footprint in the world’s largest auto market.

In China, private auto makers have struggled to escape the shadow of their much bigger state-run rivals. Great Wall Motors Co. is one of the exceptions.

The U.S. and Canada are experiencing low crop prices and weakness in the livestock sector, weighing on sales of John Deere equipment.

U.S. industry groups and the Trump administration could push back against a Chinese takeover of Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge.

President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.

President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.

Trump's more hawkish rhetoric has put defense companies in the spotlight.

China stocks ended the morning session on Thursday lower amid profit taking in both mainland and Hong Kong shares.

China stocks ended the morning session on Thursday lower amid profit taking in both mainland and Hong Kong shares.

McDonald's will increase its number of stores in mainland China to 4,500 by the end of 2022, up from 2,500 currently, as part of a strategic partnership with Citic and the Carlyle Group, it said on Tuesday.