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Trump says a US government shutdown would delay his planned tax bill
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday a potential U.S. government shutdown would lead to higher taxes for Americans because it would stall his tax cut plan.The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Mexico's Ebrard says government is in 'intensive' talks with US ahead of tariff deadline
MEXICO CITY, March 13 (Reuters) - Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday his government was having intensive talks with the United States over Washington's threats to impose tariffs on goods from its No. 1 trade partner by April 2.The United States has repeatedly threatene...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
US farmers sue Trump administration for withheld IRA funds
March 13 (Reuters) - Several U.S. farmers and nonprofits filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday, arguing it is illegally withholding Department of Agriculture grants funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
GRAINS-Chicago grains, soy rebound on demand uptick, weak dollar
Corn and soy edge up on declining Argentine crop estimatesWheat supported by weak dollar, Russian export quotasBy Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, March 13 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures turned higher on Thursday, after private estimates for Argentina's corn and soy c...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Panama president to review closed First Quantum copper mine next week
PANAMA CITY, March 13 (Reuters) - Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said he will begin reviewing First Quantum Mineral's shuttered Panama copper mine next week and ordered the restart of a power plant needed for its operations, he told reporters on Thursday. Panama's government under Mulino&...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
EXCLUSIVE-Qatar to provide gas to Syria via Jordan with a US nod, sources say
Syria suffers from power shortages, grid damageNew rulers' would-be backers uncertain over sanctions waiverApproval also given for power supply from Jordan, sources sayQatar was major supporter of rebels who fought AssadBy Timour Azhari and Andrew Mills BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) - Qatar is ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
US House panel opens investigation into fatal January jet-helicopter collision
House panel investigates military airspace use after fatal collisionLawmakers question lack of safety system in Army helicopterSenators urge Army to testify on safety system usageBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives oversight subcommittee said on Th...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
EU wheat rises as export demand stirs
PARIS, March 13 (Reuters) - Euronext wheat rose for a second session on Thursday to move further away from a six-month low, supported by strength in Chicago futures and improved export sentiment, traders said.May wheat BL2K5 was up 1.5% by 1627 GMT at 226.50 euros ($246.07) a metric ton. The contrac...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
QUOTES-Putin on a ceasefire in Ukraine, Western companies and gas
MOSCOW, March 13 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine but that any ceasefire would have to deal with the root causes of the conflict and that many details needed to be sorted out. The following are Putin&...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
INSIGHT-Gazprom's grandeur fades as Europe abandons Russian gas
Gazprom's Europe-facing export arm considers selling lavish offices, sources sayDown to just a handful of employees, job cuts also approved at headquarters, sources sayEuropean buyers cast doubt on return to Russian gas in case of Ukraine peaceRussia's gas exports to China unlikely to replac...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminium duties
BERLIN, March 13 (Reuters) - Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. over its imposition of import duties on certain steel and aluminium products from Canada, the trade body said on Thursday. The request was circulated to World Trade Organization members on Thursday, it said.Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Buttigieg says he will not run for Michigan governor, US Senate
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential candidate for president in 2028, said on Thursday he will not run for governor in Michigan or U.S. Senate next year."I remain enthusiastic about helping candidates who share o...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
US senators to urge USDA to reinstate canceled local food programs
Senators say in letter cancellations would harm farmersCanceled programs have spent $2 billion on local food buying for schools, food banksAgriculture secretary has called programs 'nonessential'By Leah Douglas March 13 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Senate will ask the Department of A...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
ARA fuel stocks dip 3%, Insights Global data shows
LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - Refined products stocks independently held in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) refining and storage hub fell by around 3% on the week to 6.27 million metric tons on Thursday, data from Dutch consultancy Insights Global showed.Gasoline stocks fell by around 8.5% to 1...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Argentina YPF to get rid of offshore exploration projects, CEO says
Divestiture also includes mature fields, gas distribution companyYPF aims at cutting $512 mln in downstream cost through 2026Argentina's massive LNG project to install first vessel in 2027YPF to invest $5 bln this year, in line with 2024 numbersBy Marianna ParragaHOUSTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Ar...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
US House panel opens investigation into fatal jet helicopter collision
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives oversight subcommittee said Thursday it is investigating the collision in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet that killed 67 people near Washington Reagan National Airport.The House Overs...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
EU pledges 4.7 billion euros to South Africa as Trump brings them closer
By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN, March 13 (Reuters) - European Union leaders announced a 4.7 billion euro ($5.10 billion) investment package during a visit to South Africa on Thursday, at a time when both are on worse terms with the United States than they have been for decades.The European leaders sa...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
UAE aluminium exports to US jump ahead of Trump tariffs, data shows
By Abinaya V DUBAI, March 13 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates exports of aluminium to the U.S. jumped in the first 11 days of March, data from the U.S. Department of Commerce showed, as buyers stocked up on shipments from their second-biggest supplier before the U.S. tariffs took effect on Wednes...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
