Amid trade fight, US whiskey exports rise ... temporarily
Over the past 20 years, exports of American whiskey have more than tripled.
AP Interview: Jones says farmers scared by Trump's tariffs
Sen. Doug Jones said Alabama's soybean farmers and automobile manufacturers are "scared to death" over President Donald Trump's tariff wars, but he cautioned Democrats from spending too much time attacking the president as the party tries to win back heartland voters ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Analysis: China plays hardball with ex-diplomat's seizure
China is playing hardball with the detention of a former Canadian diplomat days after Canada arrested a leading Chinese executive.
China suspected in huge Marriott data breach, official says
Cyber threats from China and its theft of intellectual property from American companies pose large economic and national security challenges for the United States, national security officials said Wednesday.
Virgin Galactic aims to reach space soon with tourism rocket
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is gearing up to finally send its tourism rocket ship to the edge of space.
Economy shapes Trump's 46% job approval rating: Fox News poll
Americans are not so impressed with the U.S. economy these days.
Congress approves $400 billion for farmers, forests, poor
The House has easily passed the farm bill, a massive legislative package that reauthorizes agriculture programs and food aid.
Governor: Norfolk Southern moving headquarters to Atlanta
Railroad company Norfolk Southern Corp. is moving its headquarters from Norfolk, Virginia, to Atlanta, bringing with it 850 jobs and more than $500 million in economic investment, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday.
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___ Trump comments upend US approach to Huawei, trade talks WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China have taken pains this week to emphasize that their trade talks are entirely separate from the U.S. case against a top Chinese technology executive.
Hungary: Lawmakers OK labor code changes seen as 'slave law'
Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved amendments to the labor code — changes that trade unions and opponents have criticized as "slave law" benefiting employers.
Italy lowers deficit in revised budget to avoid EU sanctions
Italy lowered its proposed deficit to just over 2 percent of GDP in a revised budget submitted Wednesday to the EU Commission in a bid to avoid costly sanctions.
Report: China could allow more access for foreign companies
A media reports suggest Beijing is scrapping its "Made in China" industrial policy criticized by the Trump administration in favor of one that allows greater access for foreign companies.
Toyota recalls 70,000 vehicles to replace air bag inflators
Toyota is recalling about 70,000 Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles in North America to replace air bag inflators that could explode and hurl shrapnel at drivers and passengers.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end higher on Wall Street
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m.
Amazon workers look to unionize in face of big HQ2 investment: Report
New York workers are said to be frustrated as the e-commerce giant invests billions to build a nearby facility.
China planning to give foreign companies more market access: Report
The country is said to be preparing to roll out a plan to replace its Made in China 2025 initiative.
US consumer prices flat in November as energy plunges
It was the lowest reading since consumer prices actually fell 0.1 percent in March.
The Latest: Trump says he could intervene in Huawei case
The Latest on the arrest in Canada of Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou.
Former Cuomo economic guru sentenced to prison
The ex-president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute is facing sentencing in the corruption of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Buffalo Billion" economic redevelopment program.
Sting uses fake Amazon boxes, GPS to catch would-be thieves
Jersey City is teaming up with Amazon to try and thwart the thefts of packages during the Christmas season.

















