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Key considerations for forming and operating a joint venture in the U.S.
Each of these items will help ensure that a U.S.-based joint venture (JV)—especially one in a regulated industry with cross-border aspects—is set up and operated on solid legal, compliance, and tax footing. By diligently addressing pre-formation,...

Donald Trump’s latest tariff deadline is approaching: Here are the trade deals the U.S. has announced so far
The clock is ticking closer to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline of August 1. And while several more deals — or at least frameworks for deals — have been reached since his last tariff deadline of July 9 came and went, trade...

Kospi opens higher following U.S. tariff deal
Published: 31 Jul. 2025, 10:11 A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi opening on July 31. [YONHAP] Shares opened slightly higher Thursday after the country reached a long-awaited tariff agreement with the United...

Despite soaring temperatures, Americans still flock south to relocate
Americans are still largely moving to sunnier states, particularly those in the Sun Belt although there have been some subtle shifts and a general slowing of the overall migration pace compared to the immediate post-pandemic years. Recent reports...

China's July manufacturing activity contracts more than expected — declines for fourth-straight month
Containers reflected in a puddle following a rainfall, at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China May 9, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters BEIJING — China's official gauge for manufacturing activity on Thursday pointed to a...

What we know about South Korea's trade deal with the US
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an agreement to avoid even higher levies. The deal includes a South Korean investment of $350 billion in the U.S., but other...

Trump’s tariff deadline is near. Here’s a look at countries that have a deal — and those that don't
U.S. President Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images Come...
Reaction to South Korea's trade deal with Trump
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea and the United States said they reached a deal that would set U.S. tariffs on most South Korean goods at 15% in return for $350 billion in investment in the U.S. Officials, analysts, and companies in Seoul said the...

Mars to Invest $2B More in U.S. Manufacturing Operations
Mars aims to increase capacity and scale innovation across its portfolio of brands, which includes Snickers, Dove, M&Ms and Royal Canin. Mars is investing billions into its U.S. factories in an effort to increase capacity and scale innovation...

Aiding Israel Today Violates U.S. Law
To the Editor: From 1967 to 1986, Senator William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) gave 3,211 speeches on the Senate floor, tirelessly urging ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crime of Genocide. According to...

Business News | Trump's Tariff Move on India May Backfire, Say Pharma Industry Leaders
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): The Indian pharmaceutical industry has hit back strongly at the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it a move that could hurt the American healthcare system more than India's...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 31, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open today amidst cautious optimism following U.S. tariff exemptions on over 700 Brazilian products, including Embraer aircraft, effective August 6, 2025. This move mitigates risks to R$175 billion in export revenues,...

Red River Army Depot to begin manufacturing drones for the Department of Defense
BOWIE COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - The Red River Army Depot, which has been supporting the U.S. military for more than 80 years, could soon be manufacturing drones for the Department of Defense if the SkyFoundry Act of 2025 passes. The act was...

Senate passes resolution honoring Marshall Space Flight Center’s 65th anniversary
The Senate has unanimously approved a resolution marking the 65th anniversary of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), following an initiative led by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and supported by Alabama’s full Congressional delegation....
Trump tariffs rattle India's markets, cloud growth outlook
By Jaspreet Kalra, Nikunj Ohri and Bharath Rajeswaran MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's rupee plunged toward a record low and equity indexes declined on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steeper-than-expected tariffs on Indian goods, with...
BMW stays on course despite Trump's tariffs
BERLIN (Reuters) -German carmaker BMW maintained its full-year guidance on Thursday, holding strong against the threat of U.S. tariffs as the company's large manufacturing presence in the country gives it an edge on competitors. European carmakers...
Ford touts 'Model-T moment' for EVs to counter China's Geely, BYD
TOKYO -- Ford Motor is preparing to unveil a new electric vehicle strategy on Aug. 11, aiming to counter the global onslaught of Chinese manufacturers such as Geely and BYD. Jim Farley, the U.S. automaker's CEO, said the announcement will be a...

Trump's tariff move on India may backfire, pharma industry leaders say
The Indian pharmaceutical industry has hit back strongly at the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it a move that could hurt the American healthcare system more than India's economy. Reacting to the U.S. decision to...

Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma and other pharma stocks fall up to 3% as Trump threatens 25% tariff on India
Shares of major Indian pharmaceutical companies slumped as much as 3% on July 31, after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 25% tariff and additional penalties on Indian goods, citing India’s ongoing trade with Russia. The move rattled investor...

Samsung's Chip Profits Crash 94% — AI Demand, Tesla Deal, HBM3E Ramp Offer Hope For 2H Comeback As Trump Hits South Korea With 15% Tariff
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. SSNLF has projected a gradual second-half recovery for its semiconductor business after second-quarter operating profit at the division plunged 93.84% from a year earlier, driven by U.S. export restrictions on advanced...