China's economy slows in April as trade war hits

China's economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump’s trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast.

Qatar Airways reports $2.15 billion profit, a record

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The holding company that owns Qatar Airways reported Monday it earned a $2.15 billion profit in its last fiscal year, its highest-ever profit off the back of record passenger numbers as global aviation bounces back after the coronavirus pandemic.

Editorials from Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Guardian, and others

Editorials from Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Guardian, and others

Trump's tariffs cast shadow over European economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has led European officials to cut back their growth forecasts for this year and next - even in a best-case scenario in which the highest rates on most goods could be negotiated away.

Justice Department may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashes

The Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to a weekend court filing.

Trump's big bill gets rare Sunday session

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans will look to get their massive tax cut and border security package back on track during a rare Sunday night committee meeting after that same panel voted against advancing the measure two days earlier, a setback that Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to reverse quickly.

US consumer sentiment slides to lowest in 3 years

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump's trade war will worsen inflation.

Trump warns Walmart: Don't raise prices due to my tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Saturday ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs. As Trump has jacked up import taxes, he has tried to assure a skeptical public that foreign producers would pay for those taxes.