02/09/2026
US vows to keep economic pressure on Iran as G20 finance talks begin
US vows to keep economic pressure on Iran as G20 finance talks begin
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said a turning point in the US pressure campaign on Tehran could come 'within weeks or months'.
01/09/2026
US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a surprise element to talks already clouded by the Iran war and President Donald Trump's…
30/08/2026
From 'taking advantage' to 'can retaliate': Five issues driving the US-Canada trade war
From 'taking advantage' to 'can retaliate': Five issues driving the US-Canada trade war | Today News
The US-Canada trade war is rooted in five key differences: Washington says Canada exploits the US, while Ottawa cites sovereignty; both clash over tariffs, concessions, leverage and deep economic ties, as Canada seeks to reduce its dependence on America.
25/08/2026
Revised tax framework targets US$ 6 Bn in investments
Revised tax framework targets US$ 6 Bn in investments - DailyNews
US$ 2.1 Bn confirmed Target of additional US$ 4.1 Bn over five years The Government has introduced a revised regulatory and tax framework for the Colombo Port City to bolster…
24/08/2026
Tracking the Impact of the Trump Tariffs & Trade War
Tracking the Impact of the Trump Tariffs & Trade War
Our Tariff Tracker analyzes how changes in US tariff policy affect tariff rates, the balance of trade, customs duties collections, the US economy, federal tax revenues, and US taxpayer and household burdens.
24/08/2026
U.S. and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
U.S. and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
24/08/2026
US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
The U.S. debt tops a record-shattering $40 trillion. Yes, with a T
The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates — pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.
20/08/2026
The federal gas tax is on Trump’s hit list. Data shows how much would be saved without it.
The federal gas tax is on Trump’s hit list. Data shows how much would be saved without it.
An average of 52 cents per gallon goes toward state and federal taxes and fees. Federal taxes account for 18 cents of that.
20/08/2026
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
Target receives $1bn boost from Trump tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.