Scrapping India’s trade privileges could hit U.S. consumers, senators say
A U.S. plan to end preferential duty-free imports of up to $5.6 billion from India could raise costs for American consumers, two U.S. senators have told their country’s trade office, urging a delay in adopting the plan, and seeking more negotiations.
China’s JD.com boss criticizes ‘slackers’ as company makes cuts
Richard Liu, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc, has weighed in on an ongoing debate about the Chinese tech industry’s grueling overtime work culture, lamenting that years of growth had increased the number of “slackers” in his firm who…
Criticism mounts of Trump pick for U.S. Federal Reserve
Potential Federal Reserve board nominee Stephen Moore, picked by U.S. President Donald Trump, faced new criticism on Friday, with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accusing him of lacking competencies to serve in that role.
Facebook spends $22.6 million to keep Mark Zuckerberg safe
Facebook Inc more than doubled the money it spent on Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s security in 2018 to $22.6 million, a regulatory filing showed on Friday.
FDA pulls up Walmart, Kroger, others for selling tobacco to minors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday it has sent letters to Walmart Inc, Kroger Co and 10 other convenience store chains for selling tobacco products to minors.
Facebook more than doubles Zuckerberg compensation to $22.6 million
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s compensation for 2018 more than doubled to $22.6 million, a regulatory filing showed on Friday.
Chevron’s Anadarko deal to pressure U.S. shale producers to explore sales
By David French, Jessica Resnick-Ault and Devika Krishna Kumar
Mexican, U.S. business leaders unite to rebuke ‘disastrous’ Trump border closure threats
Mexican and U.S. business leaders on Friday pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threats to close the U.S.-Mexico border and urged him to drop steel tariffs that have hindered the ratification of a trade deal brokered last year.
California governor proposes fund to pay for wildfire liabilities; PG&E shares rise
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a new fund to pay for wildfire liabilities and said he would hold the state’s largest utility more accountable for insuring safety against the growing number of blazes in the state.
Zuckerberg compensation more than doubles with $22.6 million Facebook paycheck
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s compensation for 2018 more than doubled to $22.6 million, a regulatory filing showed on Friday.
