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After tariff threat, Trump selects Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Trump Tariffs Would Hit GM and Other U.S. Automakers Hard
If 25 percent tariffs are slapped on imports from Mexico and Canada, vehicles made there by GM, Ford, and Stellantis would get more expensive.Business - Inc. - 35 minutes ago -
Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
The big-box retailer, the nation's largest, joins a growing list of companies feeling the heat from conservative activists.Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago -
Walmart pulls back on DEI efforts, removes some LGBTQ merchandise from website
Walmart on Monday confirmed that it’s ending some of its diversity initiatives, removing some LGBTQ-related merchandise from its website and winding down a nonprofit that funded programs for ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Lowe’s CEO confident in retailer’s ability to manage Trump tariffs after earnings beat
“We feel good about the processes and the systems we put in place since the first Trump administration, to manage tariffs,” said Lowe’s CEO Marvin R. EllisonBusiness - MarketWatch - November 19 -
17+ best early Walmart Black Friday deals to shop right now
Get your holiday shopping done early during Walmart’s early Black Friday Deals event, including deals on products from Apple, Beats, Shark and more.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience
Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.Business - Inc. - November 15 -
Kohl’s is bringing aboard a new, digitally-focused CEO. Its shares are falling.
Kohl’s Corp. on Monday said Tom Kingsbury would step down as its chief executive in January and that it would bring aboard a digitally-focused veteran of Walmart Inc. and Michaels to lead the ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Trump’s Tariffs
We explore his promise to impose a charge on foreign products entering the U.S.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Exxon CEO says Trump should keep U.S. involved in global effort to address climate change
Trump has slammed the Paris climate agreement as "horribly unfair to the U.S."Business - CNBC - November 12 -
European tech CEOs urge 'Europe-first' mentality to counter U.S. dominance after Trump victory
Tech CEOs in Europe are urging the region to take bolder actions to tackle Big Tech's dominance and counter reliance on the U.S. after Donald Trump's presidential election win.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
Cyberattack risk during the holiday season
The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Tariffs. Taiwan. Trump. What China is thinking as it observes the U.S. presidential election from afar.
Confusion about who stands for what has muddied the views of China’s investors, consumers and intelligentsia.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
'Everyone is calling': Trump's tariff threats send U.S. companies scrambling for lobbyists and loopholes
Donald Trump campaigned on hardline tariff proposals that alarmed economists, corporate America and Wall Street.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Trump tariffs to push down U.S. growth 'a great deal' going into 2026, Morgan Stanley warns
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs will dent U.S. economic growth going into 2026, said Morgan Stanley's chief global economist Seth Carpenter.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Tim Cook and other U.S. executives attend China expo, meet officials as Trump tariff threat looms
A number of high-profile American business leaders are in China this week for the country's second annual international supply chain expo, including Apple's Tim Cook.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
The Middlemen Linking Migrants in the U.S. to Your Shopping Cart
The incoming Trump administration promises an immigration crackdown. But for years, the on-demand economy has been fueled by unscrupulous staffing agencies exploiting migrant workers.Business - The New York Times - November 19 -
Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars
Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand
Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Want to comfortably splurge on holiday shopping? You’ll need to make this much money.
Concerns about the economy won’t keep Americans from getting into the holiday spirit — and the highest earners are ready to shell out plenty of extra money while shopping this weekend.Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago -
Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens declared illegal by judge
A judge has struck down a Biden administration program that would offer legal status to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The judge, who was appointed by President-elect Trump ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
U.S. Military Selects Little-Known Utah Supplier for Drone Program
The Army chose Teal Drones to provide thousands of reconnaissance aircraft, bypassing some of venture capital’s best-funded drone makers.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season
In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season
A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?
With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
3 reasons to invest in gold this holiday season
Eyeing gold investments right now? Here's why this may be a good time to make your move.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
What are the most anticipated movies of the Thanksgiving, holiday season?
Fandango's November survey discovered which movies are the most highly anticipated ahead of the holiday season. Managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to discuss the films people are itching to ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
CSX CEO talks tariffs and manufacturing: 'As long as the economy’s growing, we’ll be a part of it'
CSX operates primarily on the East Coast, providing rail and intermodal freight transport services.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Here’s how HP’s CEO says the company is thinking about possible tariffs
HP’s stock is down following the company’s latest earnings.Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago -
Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.
Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Bracing for Trump's tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs Companies are preparing for a spate of new ...Politics - The Hill - October 30