Skip to main content

US Business News

News

Canada Auto Tariffs Put Toyota, Honda U.S. Supply Under Pressure

Canada Auto Tariffs Put Toyota, Honda U.S. Supply Under Pressure

Canada auto tariffs, referring to proposed U.S. duties on Canadian-built vehicles and parts, could create a significant supply challenge for Toyota and Honda beginning January 1, 2027. The two automakers produce more than three-quarters of Canada’s vehicles, leaving popular U.S. models including the RAV4 and CR-V exposed to higher cross-border costs. Key Takeaways A proposed 50%

German Investment in U.S. Falls to Three-Year Low

German companies invested €4.3 billion in the United States in the first half of 2026, the lowest first-half total since 2023. The steep decline from 2025 points to a more cautious investment environment, while

U.S. Law Firm Leaders Weigh Private Equity and AI Investment

U.S. Law Firm Leaders Weigh Private Equity and AI Investment

Several major U.S. law firms are examining whether private equity-backed service companies could help finance artificial intelligence systems, talent recruitment and business operations while lawyers retain control of legal work. The discussions involving Paul

Amazon Corning Deal Expands U.S. Fiber Manufacturing

Amazon Corning Deal Expands U.S. Fiber Manufacturing

Amazon’s new agreement with Corning is placing fresh attention on one of the less visible parts of the data center buildout: the fiber optic systems that move information between servers, processors, facilities, and cloud

Wellington Management to Acquire Hartford Funds

Wellington Management to Acquire Hartford Funds

Wellington Management is moving to broaden its presence in the financial advisory market through an agreement to purchase Hartford Funds, bringing together two established organizations in the investment management industry. The transaction will combine

Amazon Schedules 2026 Prime Day Event for June

Amazon Schedules 2026 Prime Day Event for June

Amazon Prime Day 2026 will take place from June 23 to June 26, maintaining the four-day format introduced in previous years. This marks a shift from previous years when Prime Day typically occurred in

EU Sustainability Reporting Rollbacks Leave Global Rules Split

EU Sustainability Reporting Rollbacks Leave Global Rules Split

Sustainability reporting rules continued evolving across major economies in 2026 as regulators in Europe and the United States scaled back some disclosure initiatives while other markets expanded climate and governance reporting programs aligned with

Equity Residential, AvalonBay Announce Real Estate Merger

Equity Residential, AvalonBay Announce Real Estate Merger

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities confirmed a merger agreement on May 21, combining two major U.S. apartment real estate investment trusts into one of the country’s largest residential property operators. The transaction brings together

eBay Board Rejects GameStop’s $56 Billion Takeover Bid

eBay Board Rejects GameStop’s $56 Billion Takeover Bid

eBay confirmed that its board formally rejected GameStop’s proposal after reviewing the offer with financial and legal advisers. The proposal valued eBay at approximately $125 per share through a combination of cash and GameStop