Canadian negotiators are trying to secure a deal with the US before 50% tariffs on a wide range of goods threatened by President Donald Trump kick in on Aug. 19, while warning of an ugly new phase of the trade dispute if the levies are imposed.
The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.
US lawmakers from both parties are seeking to boost federal funding for quantum computing as China and other countries race to transition from research to deployment of the nascent technology across defense, intelligence and cybersecurity.
The US Senate confirmed Brett Matsumoto as commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reinstating a crucial leadership role after President Donald Trump abruptly fired his predecessor last year.
The US Senate passed a sweeping new Russia sanctions bill authorizing punishing tariffs on China, India and other top buyers of the country’s oil and gas as well as extended Iran sanctions.
