U.S. Economy

The meeting comes after months of warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump that he might impose big tariffs on imported cars, and days after he agreed a truce in a broader trade war with China.

The White House also plans to eliminate certain subsidies implemented by former President Barack Obama.

The data comes as many investors are watching for signs the Federal Reserve's three-year tightening cycle could be coming to a close.

China and the United States agreed during a weekend meeting in Argentina of the Group of 20 leading economies not to impose additional trade tariffs for at least 90 days while they hold talks to resolve existing disputes.

Trump, along with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, signed the deal – called the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) – in Buenos Aires on Friday.

A state official said 220 businesses had opted into the plan as of Friday.

But, he said the economy doesn't need to be perfect for President Trump to get reelected.

Farm-equipment sales began to climb earlier this year, raising hopes that some farmers were replacing older machinery, regardless of crop prices.

The damage occurred as Alaska attempts to recover from a lengthy recession brought on by lower oil prices and fiscal discord among state lawmakers.

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said Friday that the Federal Reserve won’t wind up raising interest rates as projected.

The U.S., Mexico and Canada signed the deal at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires.

U.S. consumers may be getting ready to pay a little extra for their next car purchase as President Trump revs up threats of 25% tariffs on imported cars.

The three sides have bickered over the wording and the finer points of the deal and still had not agreed just hours before officials were due to sit down and sign it.

Expect fireworks at the normally staid G20 meeting.

But moderating inflation, if sustained, could temper expectations on the pace of rate hikes in 2019.

The minutes of the November meeting show policymakers ticking off a series of issues.

Trade turmoil will create economic headwinds in the first half of 2019, the UBS chairman said.

The president threatened to impose tariffs on all auto imports this week.

Spending jumped 0.6 percent as households spent more on prescription drugs and utilities.

U.S. stocks are back in black for the year.