London judge to rule if BHP liable in Brazil's worst environmental disaster

LONDON (AP) - A lawyer argued Thursday that global mining giant BHP Group should be held liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster 10 years ago when a dam collapse poured tons of toxic mining waste into a major waterway that killed 19 people and devastated villages.

UK calls Trump tariffs disappointing but doesn't retaliate

LONDON (AP) - The British government on Wednesday called the Trump administration's tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports "disappointing," but said that it won’t impose retaliatory measures.

Editorials from Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and others

Editorials from Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and others

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach

NEW YORK (AP) - Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% on Wednesday, promising that the taxes would help create U.S. factory jobs at a time when his seesawing tariff threats are jolting the stock market and raising fears of an economic slowdown.

Canada and EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) - Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.

Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in trade war

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - With a new distillery set to open soon, the makers of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky were ready to put their business plan into action. They were looking to ramp up whiskey production to break into lucrative new markets in Canada and Europe.

Trump slump: Can the president restore trust?

WASHINGTON (AP) - After a brutal stock market selloff because of his tariff threats, President Donald Trump faces pressure on Tuesday to show he has a legitimate plan to grow the economy instead of perhaps pushing it into a recession.