Jared Kushner investment firm Affinity raises $3 billion in committed funding
Jared Kushner's global investment firm, Affinity Partners, has raised more than $3 billion in committed funding from international investors
Commerce Dept blacklists 37 entities over ties to China, Iran military modernization
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) took action Thursday to counter efforts by 37 entities to bolster the modernization of China and Iran’s military capabilities.
CFOs dial back economic expectations: Deloitte
Deloitte's latest survey of Fortune 500 CFOs found that the executives have lowered their expectations for the economy in 2022.
Blackburn urges Commerce Department to add more Chinese companies to 'entity list,' restrict trade
Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn called on the Department of Commerce Wednesday to blacklist five Chinese companies suspected of aiding the Chinese Communist Party in its suppression of the Uyghur minority group.
The other supply chain crisis: American farmers can't ship food abroad because foreign shippers won't take it
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday aimed at barring foreign shipping companies from discriminating against American goods.
Senators push bipartisan bill to bolster domestic semiconductor production as shortages loom
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Friday that would incentivize U.S. suppliers and manufacturers to boost domestic semiconductor production.
US trade deficit shrinks in October as exports rebound
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in October, falling from a record high as exports surged, government data showed on Tuesday.
NY GOP lawmaker slams DeBlasio for opening first US sites for supervised narcotics injection
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R- N.Y., slams New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio over the first supervised drug-injection site in the U.S. and explains her recent controversial infrastructure vote.
Biden administration releases plan to combat corruption at home and abroad
Biden administration released a 5-pillar strategy to combat corruption on Monday
Canada's 'OPEC of maple syrup' taps into strategic reserves amid global shortage
Canada's 'OPEC of maple syrup' is releasing tens of millions of pounds of maple syrup from its strategic reserves amid worldwide shortages
Drugmakers gear up for price restrictions in Biden’s legislative agenda
The pharmaceutical industry is bracing for the most significant expansion of government regulation of drug prices in decades despite success in watering down proposals from congressional Democrats that would have gone much further.
Supply chain problems show signs of easing
Global supply chain woes are beginning to recede, but shipping, manufacturing and retail executives say that they don’t expect a return to more normal operations until next year and that cargo will continue to be delayed if Covid-19 outbreaks disrupt key distribution hubs.
US and Japan form partnership on trade day after Biden meeting with Xi
The U.S. and Japan on Wednesday announced a trade agreement aimed at deepening "the cooperation" between the two countries just a day after President Biden held a video conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sen. Cotton, colleagues call on Secretary Raimondo to blacklist companies providing AI technology to China
A group of Republican senators, including Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Marco Rubio of Florida, called on Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Tuesday to blacklist companies that are providing artificial intelligence technology to the Chinese military.
Biden presses China to fulfill Trump Phase 1 deal
President Biden pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to fulfill his predecessor’s phase one trade deal, during a virtual meeting between the two leaders on Monday evening, senior officials said.
US needs to decouple from China now: Peter Navarro
Former President Donald Trump’s trade adviser says the U.S. needs to completely decouple from China to make it pay for COVID-19.
US trade deficit jumps to fresh record in September as exports plunge
The U.S. trade deficit hit a fresh record of $80.9 billion in September, driven by a surge in imported goods that far outpaced exports, government data showed on Thursday.
California judge rules for drugmakers in opioid lawsuit
A California judge ruled late Monday that four drug companies can't be held liable for fueling widespread opioid addiction in the state.
Christmas 2021: Experts anticipate most expensive in decades as inflation, supply chain crisis lingers
As the nation heads into the Christmas season, fears are mounting that massive inflation and ongoing supply chain issues will make this holiday one of the most expensive in memory.
Harley-Davidson stock soars as US, EU reach deal on steel and aluminum tariffs
Harley-Davidson Inc. shares rallied sharply Monday after the U.S. and European Union settled a dispute over steel and aluminum tariffs.



















