US moves to cut Huawei off from global chip suppliers The Trump administration has today moved to block shipments of semiconductors to Huawei Technologies from global chipmakers, in an action ramping up tensions with China. Business • 15 May 20
Huawei plays down impact of new US license extension Huawei Technologies has dismissed a new 90-day extension by the Trump administration allowing US firms to continue doing business with it as making little difference. Business • 19 Nov 19
US trade deficit at its smallest in four years The US trade deficit was the smallest in four years in November as exports hit a record high and weak oil prices restrained import growth, … Business • 07 Jan 14
US retail sales below expectations in August US retail sales rose less than expected in August even as demand increased for automobiles and other big-ticket items, the latest sign that economic growth … Business • 13 Sep 13
US housing starts reach highest rate since 2008 Groundbreaking on new US homes rose in June to its fastest pace in over three years. Business • 18 Jul 12
US trade deficit narrows as global demand slow The US trade deficit narrowed in April as global demand faltered, with both imports and exports dropping from record high levels set in March. Business • 08 Jun 12