Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act for oil production, refiningPresident Donald Trump also invoked part of the Cold War-era Defense Production Act, allowing him to provide financial incentives for oil-related activities.CNBC1d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomydefense production act invocation
EU Working on More China Curbs as Trade Deficit Heads for RecordThe European Union is advancing plans to protect more sectors from surging Chinese imports, which the bloc’s trade chief warned may create a record deficit this year.Bloomberg1d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
16th Dist. incumbent Kelly says once Iran war ends, prices will fallIncumbent Republican Mike Kelly is facing Justin Wagner, a Democrat, in the race to represent northwestern Pennsylvania in Congress.Erie Times-News1d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritypennsylvania congressional election
How Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton answered Topeka business leadersThe Greater Topeka Partnership held events with Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton, where tariffs and listening were discussed.Topeka Capital-Journal1d agoWhole story →EconomyRoger Marshall
California’s war on Wyoming coal is a fight we’re prepared to take onGavin Newsom signed a bill to kill Oakland's coal export terminal after Trump backed it with $75 million through the Defense Production Act. Wyoming vows legal action.Fox News1d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityGavin Newsom
Collins says she secured Canada tariff exemptions for farmersSen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she has “secured additional tariff exemptions products crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries” as the Trump administration announces it has granted tariff exemptions on some Canadian imports. This comes ahead of a tight Senate race in Maine. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports.NBC News21h agoWhole story →EconomyFood
Trump Pushes DOJ Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Race"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) says restrictions on Starlink service have dealt a significant blow to Ukraine's counter-drone capabilities and disrupted an early-warning system for incoming ballistic missiles. Carlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of…Bloomberg21h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Seeking to help Collins in Maine, Trump exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffsCollins, locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, issued a statement saying she'd spoken with Trump's top trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "about the toll tariffs are taking on Maine families, businesses, farmers, and growers.''PBS NewsHour21h agoWhole story →Economy
White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loomFrom 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.BBC News19h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
Pentagon accused of sneaky dodge around judge’s order to restart wind projects: reportWind energy companies and their allies say the Pentagon is stalling projects despite a court order to restart reviews, according to The Washington Sun. In a lawsuit by trade groups, wind developers, and environmental organizations, a judge directed the Defense Department in August to get stalled projects moving. This week, the plaintiffs told the court…Raw Story19h agoWhole story →PlanetEconomy
Lehman Says Diesel, Tariffs Have Been Devastating for FarmersAaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union and fifth-generation farmer in Polk County, Iowa, says both diesel prices and tariffs have been devastating for farmers. Lehman says farmers have not felt that an Iowa voice has been standing up for them in Washington and says that while farmers need relief, temporary measures do not address the…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyus trade policy impact
How Trump’s tariffs and Iran war are becoming liabilities in Michigan’s Senate raceRepublicans are largely leaving Trump out of general election ads, with some battleground candidates breaking from him on tariffs and Iran.CNBC10d agoWhole story →EconomySecuritymichigan senate race
Georgia governor rivals clash over plans to aid farmersRick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms are clashing over competing plans to support Georgia farmers amid rising costs.Augusta Chronicle1mo agoWhole story →FoodEconomygeorgia governor election
Farmer who voted for Trump talks about impact of high costs of Iran war, tariffs: "We're all just in survival mode"Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."CBS News1mo agoWhole story →FoodEconomyiran war economic impact
Farmers want relief from Congress. Here’s the holdupFarmers are struggling under the pressure of higher energy costs, tariffs and fluctuating crop prices. Congress wants to help but has been deadlocked for three years on how to do so.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →PlanetFoodfarm bill negotiations
John James talks data centers, tariffs, Iran war in national interviewCongressman John James, GOP nominee for Michigan governor, appeared on "Face the Nation." He said local control is key in the ongoing concern about data centers.M Live Michigan2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyJohn Jamesmichigan governor race
Arkansas farmers pushed 'to the brink' as Senate hopefuls clash over tariffsArkansas farmers facing high input costs, low crop prices and narrowing markets are being pushed “to the brink,” prompting sharp disagreements among theEUROPE SAYS2d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyarkansas senate race
TrumpFarmThe new Harvest Fuel Relief program is the latest payment to farmers squeezed by the president’s own war and tariffs.Reason4d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyfarm relief program announcement
