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China expresses concerns to U.S. over tariffs, sanctions in Beijing talks

China’s financial officials expressed concerns to visiting U.S. Treasury officials about U.S. tariffs, investment restrictions and sanctions set up to…

U.S. Treasury team heads to China to talk subsidies, economic policies

The Biden administration has sent five senior U.S. Treasury officials to Beijing this week for economic talks that will include China’s “non-market” policies that are adding excess industrial capacity,…

U.S. says Houthis launched missiles at tanker ship but no damage caused

The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at a U.S.-owned tanker ship late on Thursday that hit the water near the vessel but caused no injuries…

U.S. in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military said on Wednesday that its forces conducted strikes on 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired from Yemen. U.S. Central Command…

Defense Sec. Austin released from hospital after complications from cancer surgery he kept secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Monday, after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery…

China calls for Gaza peace conference; Hamas to disclose fate of Israeli hostages

China called for a large-scale and authoritative peace conference on the war in Gaza, while the militant group Hamas aired…

The U.S. needs ‘bipartisan’ leadership and a ‘strong middle’ politically, Ray Dalio says

As the U.S. gears up for its next presidential election in 2024, the country needs a “strong middle” political ground…

U.S. tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China

The U.S. will take steps to prevent American chipmakers from selling products to China that circumvent government restrictions, a U.S. official said, as part of…

U.S. falls in new ‘financial inclusion’ ranking, a global measure of access to financial services, researchers say

“Financial inclusion,” defined as individuals and businesses having access to useful and affordable financial products, has declined in the U.S.,…

Biden signs 45-day funding bill to keep government open

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a last-minute spending bill Saturday night averting a government shutdown that would have triggered a…