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Auto File -Trump sticks to his guns on tariffs
By Aditi Shah, India Autos Correspondent Aditi.shah@thomsonreuters.com Greetings from New Delhi!U.S. President Donald Trump has a favourite number – 15. His trade partners, though, would prefer a zero. In trade deals with the European Union and South Korea, Trump has stuck with his 15% tar...Reuters
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METALS-Copper hits two-week high as Trump's row with Fed heats up
By Pratima Desai LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Copper prices hit two-week highs on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement he would remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook boosted expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts next month and weakened the dollar.A weaker U.S. currency...Reuters
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Exxon Mobil to reconfigure key Baytown complex in US
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Top U.S. energy producer Exxon Mobil XOM.N said on Tuesday it has made a final investment decision to reconfigure its Baytown, Texas, complex to increase production of diesel and base stocks.Baytown, one of the company's largest integrated refining and petrochemical complexes,...Reuters
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US natgas extends losses as mild weather, ample supply weigh
LNG feedgas near record highs, though Corpus Christi plant cuts demandPrices hit lowest level since November 4 on Monday U.S., Russian officials discussed LNG equipment deals during Ukraine talks, sources sayBy Sherin Elizabeth Varghese Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell for a third...Reuters
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US truck makers look for cover as Trump's tariffs raise costs
Import levies drive up costs for U.S. truck makersTariffs add 2–4% to per-unit truck costs, ACT Research reportsBy Abhinav Parmar Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's tariffs have raised manufacturing costs for the $50 billion U.S. heavy-duty truck industry, prompting companies to co...Reuters
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UN post agency says 25 states suspend US shipments
By Emma FargeGENEVA, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A U.N. agency responsible for the postal sector said on Tuesday that 25 of its member states have suspended goods consignments to the United States amid uncertainty after President Donald Trump's administration scrapped a customs tax rule that exempted sma...Reuters
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Oil falls from almost three-week high driven by Russian supply risks
Oil slips after four sessions of gainsPrices expected to remain in tight range, says analystTraders track Ukraine developments and US tariffs on IndiaBy Seher Dareen LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell by about 1% on Tuesday after surging nearly 2% in the previous session as investors reas...Reuters
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Thyssenkrupp defence unit short-listed in Canadian submarine deal, PM says in Berlin
Canada PM on inaugural visit to Berlin on European tourBerlin, Ottawa to cooperate more on critical mineralsThyssenkrupp finalist for Canadian submarine dealBy Riham Alkousaa and Sarah MarshBERLIN, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian Prime Minister announced Tuesday that a German-Norwegian partnership i...Reuters
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CBOT Trends-Wheat up 1-2 cents, corn mixed, soy up 5-7
CHICAGO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Tuesday. WHEAT - Up 1 to 2 cents per bushelWheat futures Wv1 ticked up as the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed a s...Reuters
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Elliott affiliate emerges as frontrunner in Citgo auction, filing says
Gold Reserve's Dalinar has 3 days to improve its bidAmber offers $5.86 billion to creditors in the auctionAmber also offers $2.86 billion to resolve claims against Citgo's parent By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. court officer said on Monday an affiliate of hedge fund...Reuters
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Natural gas flow to Cheniere's Corpus Christi LNG plant reduced on Tuesday, LSEG data show
HOUSTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Cheniere Energy's LNG.N Corpus Christi LNG plant in south Texas was pulling half its usual amount of natural gas on Tuesday, according to data from financial firm LSEG, suggesting one of its plants could be down.The plant is one of the largest in the United States and...Reuters
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Natural gas flow to Cheniere's Corpus Christi LNG plant reduced on Tuesday, LSEG data show
HOUSTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Cheniere Energy's LNG.N Corpus Christi LNG plant in south Texas was pulling half its usual amount of natural gas on Tuesday, suggesting one of its plants could be down, according to data from financial firm LSEG.Reuters
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India backs Quad group ahead of Modi’s Japan visit amid strained US ties
Modi to visit Japan August 29-30Visit takes place with India-US ties strained by tariffs Critical minerals cooperation a priority for India and Japan Modi may announce new initiatives with Japan Modi to then make first China visit in over seven yearsBy Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Reuters) -...Reuters
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Rare earth prices hit two-year peak after MP Materials stops China shipments
By Eric Onstad and Amy Lv LONDON/BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Prices of two rare earth elements needed for super-strong magnets have surged to their highest in more than two years after U.S. miner MP Materials MP.N stopped raw material exports to leading magnet maker China amid rising demand.China...Reuters
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RPT-COLUMN-China's LNG imports are set to rise for a 4th month, but it's not bullish: Russell
By Clyde RussellLAUNCESTON, Australia, Aug 26 (Reuters) - China's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are poised to rise for a fourth straight month in August, but this may not be quite as bullish as it first appears.The world's biggest buyer of the super-chilled fuel is on track to see i...Reuters
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Indonesia says US agrees tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa and rubber
JAKARTA, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The United States has agreed in principle to exempt Indonesian exports of cocoa, palm oil and rubber from the 19% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump since August 7, Indonesia's top trade negotiator said on Tuesday.Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Canada - Aug 26
Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAIL** A Canadian province, Saskatchewan is budgeting $900-million over four years to refurbish its three coal-fired powe...Reuters
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