Trump tariff threats hang over Italian fashion industry

MILAN (AP) - The head of Italy’s fashion chamber said he has appealed to its government to protect the country’s second-largest industry from possible tariffs from the Trump administration.

Trump's US trade negotiator vows hardline policies

WASHINGTON (AP) - Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump’s choice to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, promised to pursue the president’s hardline trade policies.

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

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

Workday lays off 1,750 employees, 8.5% of workforce

NEW YORK (AP) - Workday is cutting about 1,750 jobs, or 8.5% of its workforce. CEO Carl Eschenbach said the layoffs were necessary for ongoing growth efforts at the company - including a particular focus on artificial intelligence investments.

Demand for PepsiCo snacks and drinks weak during fourth quarter

PepsiCo’s revenue fell slightly in the fourth quarter as North American consumers continued to pull back on purchases of Frito-Lay snacks and drinks.

China imposes 15% tariffs on US coal, LNG

BEIJING (AP) - China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday it was implementing counter tariffs against the U.S. on multiple products.

Estee Lauder to cut 7,000 jobs as sales slide

NEW YORK (AP) - Estee Lauder may trim as many as 7,000 jobs by fiscal 2026, more than 11% of its workforce, after the global beauty cosmetics maker lost money in its most recent quarter as reported a 6% sales slump.

Apple lashes out at iPhone porn app maker

LONDON (AP) - Apple has chided a newly available pornography app available in the European Union, and warned that the bloc's digital rules opening the way for third-party app store downloads undermines consumer confidence in the tech giant.