US-Canada trade war escalates as talks collapse and tariffs hit 50%
Trade talks between the United States and Canada broke down late last week, triggering a fast escalation of tariffs on both sides. The US has imposed 50%…
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US-Canada trade talks collapse, triggering new tariffs and retaliation
Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down on Friday, prompting Washington to impose 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods…
Treasury’s Bond Buyback Push Fails to Calm Surging Yields
Treasury’s move to double bond buybacks briefly eased yields, but rates climbed back as analysts questioned Bessent’s strategy and credibility.
Chinese Humanoid Robots Break Human Sprint and Jump Records at Beijing Games
Chinese humanoid robots broke Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record and other human athletic marks at the Beijing World Humanoid Robot Games.
Former JPMorgan COO Matt Zames joins Social Security Administration as unpaid advisor
Ex-JPMorgan COO Matt Zames joins Social Security as an unpaid tech advisor, as a union separately seeks $3 billion and 20,000 new hires.
Humanoid Robot Shipments Surge, But Industry Leaders Say Reliability Still Lags Humans
Humanoid robot shipments nearly tripled in early 2026, but executives at Beijing’s World Robot Conference say the machines still lag human reliability.
Travelodge CEO Steps Down After Guest Assault Incidents; Oil Prices Rise on Iran Tensions
Travelodge CEO Joanna Boydell resigned after guest assault incidents tied to room key mishaps, as oil prices rose on Trump’s Iran warning.
US national debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
The US Treasury’s gross national debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time on Tuesday, August 18, according to Treasury Department figures. The debt has…
Target raises full-year outlook as tariff refund and sales growth boost earnings
Target raised its full-year guidance after a tariff refund and broad sales growth boosted second-quarter earnings, though its CEO called the turnaround…
Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license renewal push
Disney and ABC sued the FCC, accusing Chairman Brendan Carr of ordering an unprecedented early license renewal in retaliation for network content.