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US aerospace group open to select tariffs supporting national security, industry

By Allison Lampert (Reuters) -The largest U.S. aerospace trade group opened the door on Friday to discussions on specific tariffs, after President-elect Donald Trump suggested slapping duties on countries including Mexico and Canada. Aerospace Industries Association, which represents U.S. planemaking and defense companies such as Boeing and General Dynamics, addressed the prospect of tariffs for …

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New York’s electric grid ready to meet cold snap demand, operator says

(Reuters) – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) said on Friday that the state’s electric grid is prepared to meet anticipated power demand during a forecasted cold snap from Monday to Wednesday. About 29,514 megawatts (MW) of power resources are available to serve load across the state where the demand is expected to reach …

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IMF lifts US outlook, warns countries against protectionism, subsidies

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund on Friday raised its forecast for global growth in 2025 by one-tenth of a percentage point, with stronger-than-expected growth in the U.S. offsetting downward revisions in Germany, France and other major economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF projected global growth of 3.3% …

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American Express to pay $230 million to settle US charges over deceptive sales practices

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -American Express said on Thursday it will pay about $230 million to settle U.S. criminal and civil probes into alleged deceptive practices in selling credit card and wire transfer products to small business customers. The credit card and travel services company agreed to pay $138.4 million, including about $108 …

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Explainer-Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here’s how

By Raphael Satter and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When Donald Trump ordered the U.S. government to ban popular Chinese social media app TikTok in 2020, he said the “aggressive action” was necessary “to protect our national security.” Now the Republican president-elect, who will start his second term in the White House on Monday, is seeking …

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US consumer bureau fines Equifax $15 million over handling of consumer disputes

By Pete Schroeder (Reuters) -The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Friday it had fined credit reporting bureau Equifax $15 million for failing to sufficiently investigate consumer disputes of its credit reports. The bureau said Equifax ignored consumer documents and evidence submitted alongside disputes, allowed previously flagged inaccuracies to return to credit reports, and …

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