The commerce secretary had expressed optimism that an agreement would be made. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that Canada and the U.S. will be discussing the trade relationship…
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President Trump Calls to Lower Cost of Oil
OPEC announces a plan to increase production. When President Donald Trump addressed Davos in January, he called for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to bring…
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National Park Service Extends Lease for Energy Infrastructure at Historic Site
The new agreement supports New York City’s energy needs and preserves Floyd Bennett Field. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a 10-year lease extension between the National…
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Honda Plans Production Move From Mexico to Indiana to Avoid Tariffs
President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada increase interest in U.S. production. Honda is exploring moving manufacturing of the next generation Civic to Indiana…
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SEC Drops Coinbase Case to Refocus on Crypto Regulation
New Crypto Task Force plans to build clearer rules for digital assets. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently agreed to dismiss its civil enforcement case against Coinbase…
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Taiwan Semiconductor to Invest $100 Billion in AZ Manufacturing
President Trump makes a joint announcement with the company. President Donald Trump joined Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in announcing a $100 billion investment in the company’s Arizona-based microchip…
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Meets with Australian Treasurer and Ambassador in D.C.
U.S. tariffs primary topic during the first meeting of fiscal leaders. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to Washington D.C. for a week of…
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EPA Updates WaterSense Standards, DOE Reviews Appliance Regulations
Administration officials seek to prevent increases in costs and ensure products are reliable. Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the Environmental Protection Agency is revising all WaterSense specifications established…
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U.S. and Ukraine Discuss Minerals and Defense Support Agreement
Ukraine seeks to preserve freedom through the U.S. “extractable materials” fund. President Trump’s administration is negotiating a minerals deal with Ukraine, which proposes trading a number of Ukraine’s…
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President Trump states that the tariffs are “on schedule.” Canada and Mexico have increased their border monitoring operations ahead of tariff negotiations with U.S. officials later this week.…
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