Should Apple Do a Big Deal to Catch Up on AI?
Its latest software event was light on new artificial intelligence features. Some analysts and investors think the company should pay up to make up ground.
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US and China Talk Trade as Fight Over Rare Earths Escalates
Officials from the world’s largest economies will try to strike a deal Tuesday to relax painful export restrictions that they have imposed on each other.
Meta in Talks to Invest in Scale AI
Scale AI, an artificial intelligence start-up, has built a business by labeling and culling data to make it easier to use to train A.I. systems.
How Trump Has Gained the Upper Hand Over Musk
But Mr. Trump’s warnings to his former ally are backed by several ways the White House could punish the world’s richest man.
Trump Aides Urge Court to Spare Tariffs as They Dismiss Worries in Public
The dueling narratives come as the administration is asking an appeals court to preserve a set of tariffs recently deemed to be illegal.
Democrats Hate Trump’s Policy Bill, but Love Some of Its Tax Cuts
There’s an undercurrent of Democratic support for elements of President Trump’s tax agenda, a dynamic that Republicans are trying to exploit as they make the case for enactment of their sprawling domestic legislation.
The Latest Air Jordans? They’re Digital
As the sneaker boom recedes, brands like Nike and Adidas are targeting younger audiences by meeting them where they are — in the virtual world of ‘Fortnite.’
Inside OpenAI’s Plan to Embed ChatGPT Into College Students’ Lives
OpenAI, the firm that helped spark chatbot cheating, wants to embed A.I. in every facet of college. First up: 460,000 students at Cal State.
U.S. and China to Hold Economic Talks in London
Top American economic officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next Monday in hopes of breaking a trade stalemate, President Trump said.
Josh Hawley Says He Opposes the GENIUS ACT, a Major Crypto Bill
The senator said that the GENIUS Act, as it’s written, should be struck down, fearing that it would be a “huge giveaway to Big Tech.”
As Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Trade, Businesses Struggle With Economic Uncertainty
Policymakers and business owners are navigating a highly uncertain moment for the economy, wary of overreacting but watchful of a meaningful downturn.
Counting Up the Potential Costs of the Trump-Musk Rift
The clash between the president and Teslas C.E.O. wiped billions off the electric vehicle maker’s market capitalization. Other risks abound.
Fired by DOGE, More Federal Workers Are Flooding the Job Market
The drastic, sudden pullback in federal dollars is collapsing opportunities for many who’ve spent years in public service.
Marina von Neumann Whitman Dead: International Trade Expert Was 90
She was the first woman to serve on the White House Council of Economic Advisers. At General Motors, she became one of the highest-ranking women in corporate America.
Imports Plummet in April as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Trade
Americans bought fewer pharmaceuticals, cellphones and cars from other countries, and cut purchases of foreign machinery and other supplies.
How Hard Will Musk Fight Republicans’ Budget Bill?
The tech mogul is urging followers to pressure lawmakers to “KILL THE BILL,” potentially undermining a key plank of President Trump’s domestic agenda.
How Higher Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Will Affect Companies
Home builders, car manufacturers and can makers are among those that will see higher prices for materials. Those companies could charge customers more.
U.K. Exempt From Trump’s 50% Steel Tariff, but Europe Still Has to Pay
Despite an exemption from 50 percent tariffs, Britain still has to pay a 25 percent duty because its trade deal with the United States has yet to be put in place.
Germans Are Buying More Electric Cars, but Not Teslas
Drivers in the country, Europe’s largest car market, are avoiding vehicles from Tesla, which has seen a drop in sales in other countries as well.
Trump Bemoans How ‘HARD’ It Is to Strike a China Deal With Xi
Even the president appears to be doubting his strategy to win over Beijing, as relations fray between the trading partners.