U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva. Willem Marx
Facing the threat of funding cuts, U.S. scientists are looking for opportunities abroad Brain drain happens to smaller countries all the time, with high performers finding opportunities overseas, often in the U.S. But the table may be turning as the NIH blocks grant applications. Adrian Ma
Ahead of trade talks, Trump says an 80% tariff on China 'seems right' Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are starting talks this weekend in Switzerland. These are the first high-level trade talks between the two countries since President Trump returned to the White House. Emily Feng
Rite Aid to close Bartell Drugs unless buyer emerges Bartell Drugs customers are mourning what could be the end of the beloved local pharmacy. Monica Nickelsburg
Americans are already seeing Trump's tariffs kick in. They sent in receipts to prove it There's new tariffs on almost everything that is imported. Some of that increased cost is being eaten by exporters in other countries, but a lot of the higher prices are being picked up by Americans, who are seeing it in their receipts. Emily Feng
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty Policymakers at the Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for now, while they wait to see how President Trump's trade war plays out in the U.S. economy. Leila Fadel
Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts An Environmental Protection Agency plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices would end a decades-old program that gave consumers a choice to buy environmentally friendly electronics and save money on bills, consumer and environmental groups said. The Associated Press
In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35% The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly. Steve Futterman
Trump's tariffs are showing up in Americans' receipts Small businesses are scrambling to figure out the cost of tariffs. Most are passing on some of the cost to American customers. Emily Feng
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. The central bank is concerned that President Trump's tariffs could rekindle inflation while slowing economic growth. Scott Horsley
