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Soybean Farmers Find Relief in U.S. Trade Truce With China

President Trump said China would end its boycott and resume buying millions of tons of American soybeans.

Why Investors Seem Underwhelmed by the Trump-Xi Meeting

The highly anticipated event covered a lot of ground on tariff and trade barriers, but questions remain about reaching a lasting accord.

As Trump Weighs Sale of Advanced A.I. Chips to China, Critics Sound Alarm

The president signaled he would discuss the sale of Nvidia’s Blackwell chips in a summit on Thursday, a move U.S. officials warned would be a “massive” national security mistake.

Meta Raises Its Spending Forecast on A.I. to Above $70 Billion

The Silicon Valley company projected more spending this year and said it would continue in 2026 as it hires A.I. researchers and builds data centers to power the technology.

What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More

See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Big Tech Faces Tough Questions Over the A.I. Spending Spree

Investors have rewarded tech giants for investing heavily in the technology. But bubble concerns are growing.

Paramount to Lay Off 2,000 Employees

The job cuts are the result of a merger with Skydance, the Hollywood studio founded by David Ellison.

Will Bill Gates’s ‘Strategic Pivot’ Shake Up Climate Policy?

The billionaire philanthropist said it was a mistake to focus so much on “near-term emissions goals,” a position that could generate serious debate.

Whatnot Raises $225 Million as Investors Bet on Livestream Shopping

The start-up is among the biggest names in a fast-growing part of e-commerce that is effectively a kind of QVC for the TikTok era.

Qualcomm Unveils New Line of Chips to Join the A.I. Boom

Qualcomm, which is known for its chips in smartphones, also announced a deal with Humain, a Saudi-backed A.I. company. The news sent Qualcomm’s share price soaring.

Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making

The Trump administration is hailing a potential deal that may return the U.S.-China relationship to where it was before the president began a trade war against Beijing.

Hopes of a China Trade Deal Lift Global Markets

Investors sent major global indexes higher on optimism that President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, could reach a wider agreement this week.

Starring in Videos Is No Longer a Job Just for the Social Media Team

Companies from Delta Air Lines to Portillo’s are asking all sorts of employees, sometimes through formal programs, to help build the brand.

Trump to Investigate Whether China Abided by 2020 Trade Deal

The administration announced its trade investigation on Friday, ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders.

The Wider Costs of the N.B.A. Insider-Trading Scandal

Criminal charges over a wide-ranging betting ring have called into question the sports world’s embrace of legalized gambling.

Companies Have Shielded Buyers From Tariffs. But Not for Long.

Cars, toys and tea are among products set to get more expensive as tariffs weigh on corporate profits.

Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada

The president said his move, which again throws relations with one of the United States’ closest trading partners into turmoil, was motivated by an advertisement he deemed fraudulent.

Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War

After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts.

U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

The Trump administration is preparing to file an investigation into China’s compliance with a trade deal signed during President Trump’s first term, raising tensions ahead of a meeting between the countries’ leaders.

Volkswagen Says Loss of Chip Supply Could Hit Production

After China stopped deliveries of Nexperia’s chips over a dispute with the Dutch government, German carmakers are worried about supply shortages.