Economic Indicators

China-Africa trade deficit prominent at conference

The chief executive of Africa's largest bank says the continent's leaders are likely to press their Chinese hosts at a conference this week to help narrow their trade imbalances with Beijing by shifting more manufacturing to Africa.

California approves measure to pass on wildfire costs

The California Legislature voted Friday to allow power companies to raise electric bills to cover the cost of lawsuits from last year's deadly wildfires amid fears that Pacific Gas & Electric Co., would otherwise face financial ruin.

Business Highlights

___ Trump to sign Mexico deal in 90 days; Canada talks to resume WASHINGTON (AP) — Talks to keep Canada in a North American trade bloc broke up Friday and will resume next week as the United States wrangles bitterly with its long-time ally over the protected Canadian dairy market, U.S. attempts to shield some drug companies from generic competition and other issues.

A year later, Texas regulators move against Harvey polluters

More than a year after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas coast, state environmental authorities have only just begun enforcement actions against a handful of companies deemed responsible for some of the most massive air and water pollution incidents reported during and immediately after the storm.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

Stocks hardly budged Friday as the U.S. and Canada were unable to complete a trade deal, but the two sides intend to continue negotiating next week.