Business · Important news for 30 August 2026
US imposes 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods following collapse of trade talks
Trump invokes obscure 1930 tariff statute to impose 50% tax on Canadian imports
Meta multi-state settlement puts pressure on competitors regarding online child safety
Asia Rewrites Energy Playbook Following Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Short-Term Treasury Yields Rise Following Jackson Hole Inflation Focus
Short-term US Treasury yields climbed as commentary from officials at the Jackson Hole symposium emphasized continued focus on targeting inflation.
- Short-term Treasury yields rose following Jackson Hole speeches.
- Federal Reserve messaging reinforced inflation targets.
Part of the storyline: Will the Fed raise rates again?
South Korea surpasses US to become second-largest cosmetics exporter
US government changes three retirement rules with minimal fanfare
Meta agrees to $18bn settlement to end landmark lawsuit with 29 US states
US economy created fewer jobs than previously reported in 2025-2026 benchmark revisions
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