Chinese and American trade negotiators concluded their two-day meeting in Stockholm without a clear path forward to avert tariffs from skyrocketing back to ultra-high levels that formed an effective blockade on trade between the world’s two largest economies.

The nation’s trade deficit in goods sank 11% in June to a 22-month low as U.S. companies grappled with on-again, off-again Trump tariffs, a pattern that’s likely to play out at over least a few more months.

A Taiwan trade delegation will continue talks with the United States on tariffs in Washington, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

After a “constructive” round of talks ahead of an Aug. 12 deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “Nothing is agreed until we speak with President Trump.”

TACO or tariffs? An August 1 deadline looms after the European Union became the latest of the top US trading partners to reach a deal with Trump.

The U.S. cancelled a meeting with Taiwan's defence minister in June, highlighting concern that President Donald Trump is wary of supporting the island in ways that could harm U.S. relations with China,

Fairbanks isn’t quite the same pitcher he was in 2023, when he struck out 68 in 45 innings. His strikeout rate has dropped, but he still keeps the ball on the ground and limits barrels as well as anyone. The Rays hold a team option for 2026, so they won’t feel pressured to deal him unless the return is strong.

After tossing seven strong innings in his last start, Sandy Alcantara's name is back atop deadline wish lists, with USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reporting that trade interest has soared. The 2022 NL Cy Young winner has struggled this season after missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery.

With Thursday's 5 p.m. CT trade deadline arriving fast, the Twins promise to be one of baseball's most intriguing teams.

José García Cantera, chief financial officer of Santander, discusses the impact of the EU-U.S. agreement on tariffs and European Central Bank rate cuts.