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A Planned E.U. Rule Has Coffee Growers in Ethiopia Scrambling
The measure will require geolocation data to show that beans aren’t linked to deforestation. Farmers say they need more time to prepare.
On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again
After weeks of bluster and escalation, President Trump blinked. Then he blinked again. And again. He backed off his threat to fire the Federal Reserve chairman. His Treasury secretary, acutely aware that the S&P 500 was down 10 percent since Mr …
Trump Takes On Improbable Task in Seeking Trade Deals Across the Globe
The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.
U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called for major overhauls to the missions of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank but said that the United States remained committed to maintaining its leadership role at the global …
Does Your Plant Need a Nanny?
How are Beyoncé, SZA and Dolly Parton doing? That’s the question on Louis Easton’s mind. But he’s not an assistant or a stylist to the stars — instead, his charges are a monstera, a silver satin pothos and a prayer plant named after the singers. Mr …
His Suits Come Alive From the Waist Down
For the past five years, Jack Sivan has been running a small tailoring and men’s wear business out of the Brooklyn apartment he shares with his wife and three guinea pigs (Bagel, Panda and Faun). Recent events have had him thinking about working …
My Fiancé Wants a Prenup After We Decided We Didn’t Need One. Help!
A reader feels ambushed after her fiancé resurrected the idea of a prenuptial agreement with only weeks to go until their wedding. Also: He wants to split the legal bill.
Investors Prefer the ‘Nice’ Trump, but Want Results
Global markets are rebounding as the president softened his protectionist rhetoric and his criticism of the central bank. But investors want to see results on trade.
Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds
Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.
Trump Shifted on Tariffs After Bond Holders Got Jittery. He Held Millions Himself.
As of August, the president’s investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs.