Automakers breathe a sigh of relief at Trump’s approach to renegotiating NAFTA
Car companies are also watching to see if anything will come of a European Union proposal to eliminate tariffs on vehicles and other industrial goods.
Trump to skip summits in Singapore, Papua New Guinea; Pence to attend
The Trump administration has touted an Indo-Pacific strategy aimed at increasing regional cooperation, notably with India, Australia and Japan, to counter China’s influence
US accuses China of ‘super aggressive’ spy campaign on LinkedIn
The United States’ top spy catcher said Chinese espionage agencies are using fake LinkedIn accounts to try to recruit Americans with access to government and commercial secrets, and the company should shut them down.
Top VC Deals: Amazon buys Tapzo, Apple buys Akonia, and Outset raised a round to reinvent dialysis
A weekly recap of some of the most interesting venture capital, fund and start-up news.
Einhorn’s Greenlight off 25% for year; Ackman up double-digits
William Ackman has swung to big gains this year, and his private hedge fund is up roughly 15 percent for the year, an investor said.
US ends funding of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
The United States is ending its decades of funding for the U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees, the State Department announced Friday. The decision cuts nearly $300 million of planned support.
US Open 2018: Is Amazon’s first serve strong enough?
British tennis fans have complained about Amazon’s US Open coverage, but the online giant is breaking new ground.
Teenagers risk missing out on savings pots
As the first 16-year-olds are able to control their Child Trust Funds, some may be unaware of the savings.
Trade talks with Canada will restart next week as Trump seeks a deal in 90 days
“The talks were constructive, and we made progress,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a statement.
Aston Martin manages a turnaround unlikely even for 007
With its balance sheet solidly in the black and a plan to double sales over the next few years on the back of new products, Aston has announced it is ready for a long-rumored IPO.