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U.S. threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
United States President Donald Trump threatened a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods on July 10 in response to negotiations with Canada. Trump’s letter states, “There will be no tariff if Canada, or companies within your country, decide to...

U.S. Remodeling Market Sentiment Slips in Q2
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Remodeler confidence in the U.S. dipped in the second quarter as ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates tempered market momentum, according to new data released this week by the...

S. Korea, U.S. discuss ways to 'modernize' alliance, strengthen it into 'comprehensive strategic' one
By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States held talks this week in Seoul to discuss ways to "modernize" the bilateral alliance in a "mutually beneficial" manner and strengthen it into a "future-oriented" and...

U.S., Japan seen aligning with S. Korea on renewing N.K. dialogue: Seoul official
By Kim Seung-yeon KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Yonhap) -- The United States and Japan appeared to be on the same page with South Korea regarding its efforts to renew dialogue with North Korea, a Seoul official said Friday, following the trilateral talks...
U.S. Denies Political Motive Behind Visa Validity Reduction For Nigerians, Says Restrictions Not About Deportees Or BRICS Membership
The United States Mission in Nigeria has addressed recent speculations surrounding the reduction in the validity period for most nonimmigrant U.S. visas issued to Nigerian citizens and those of several other countries. In an official statement,...

U.S. Court Dismisses Patrick Reed’s $750 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Multiple Golf Media Outlets
A few days after winning on the LIV Golf circuit for the first time, Patrick Reed suffered a major loss. According to reports, the former Masters Champion’s $750 million defamation lawsuit against several golf media outlets has been dismissed by a...

U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley Drops Huge Warning to Ryder Cup Hopefuls
U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley is not holding back. In a recent podcast appearance, the 8-time PGA Tour winner dropped a huge warning to Ryder Cup hopefuls as the race for the spots gets into the final stretch. This year, the Ryder Cup will be hosted...

U.S. economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, defying forecasts as unemployment falls to 4.1%
U.S. economy adds 147,000 jobs in June, defying forecasts as unemployment falls to 4.1% The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, beating forecasts of 110,000 and pushing unemployment down to 4.1 percent. Revisions also boosted April and May...

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures co-sponsors college sports NIL legislation
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) recently co-sponsored the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act to establish a national framework that stabilizes the use of student-athletes’ name, image, and...

U.S. has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
An adult New World screwworm fly sits at rest in this undated photo. Denise Bonilla/U.S. Department of Agriculture via AP Posted Friday, July 11, 2025 7:47 am By JOHN HANNA Associated Press The U.S. has closed its southern border again to...

U.S. Special Envoy Kurt Volker to Visit Ukraine for Defense and Recovery Talks
Kit Kellogg, the U.S. President’s Special Representative for Ukraine, will soon visit Ukraine. This was announced by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heorhiy Tykhyi, during a press conference on July 11. According to him,...

U.S. Postal Service Employees Allegedly Behind Many Stolen Checks
The Inspector General has confirmed that it's an issue, and they are investigating Many checks that are stolen through the United States Postal Service (USPS) are being taken by employees of the company. According to WSB-TV, many of the thefts...

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nominee Waltz Faces Senate Vote as the Global Body Reels
Former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 15, as he seeks confirmation to be the next U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations. One group of people who very much...

U.S. crackdown on birth-related travel gains support as Uganda warns citizens
Birth tourism, the practice of traveling to give birth in order to secure citizenship for a child, has drawn harsh policies from the Trump administration, with Uganda also backing the move by warning its citizens against the act. While birthright...

U.S. agency reopens inquiry on cross-border Polestar EV recall
U.S. Stocks - Riot Platforms, Inc.
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U.S. government investment in rare earth mining company offers road map for sector revitalization
MP Materials has operated its open-pit mine and a refinery to produce rare earth oxides, but its first magnet plant only commenced production in November and it has not yet hit commercial production. It has a 1,000-tonne per year capacity, with a...

U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 July
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 5 July. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property...

U.S. Leaves Vietnam with Lower Tariffs as Indonesia Hit with 32% Charge; Here's Why
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The United States still imposes a 32 percent import tariff on Indonesian products as of July 7, 2025, as first announced in April—indicating that the government's negotiation efforts over the past three months have not yielded...

U.S. clarifies new visa rules, affirms commitment to Nigeria ties
The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified the rationale behind the recent decision to reduce the validity period of most nonimmigrant U.S. visas issued to Nigerian citizens, amid public speculation linking the move to Nigeria’s foreign...