The United States moved to impose levies on more products than previously planned in an escalation of its fight with Europe over government aid for Boeing and Airbus. Source: NYT > Business – Amie Tsang
Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier, Makes a Modest Peace Offering on Trade
Mr. Li said China would reduce tariffs and ease restrictions on foreign investment, which could ease trade tensions somewhat with the United States. Source: NYT > Business – Keith Bradsher
Japan Resumes Commercial Whaling. But Is There an Appetite for It?
Sliding demand and rising costs could jeopardize commercial whaling in Japan, which restarted Monday after a hiatus of more than 30 years. Source: NYT > Business – Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno
$2 Trillion Worth of Deals Were Struck in the First Half of 2019, but Caution Crept In
Businesses had plenty of reasons to worry in the first half — from slowing economic growth to geopolitical tensions — but they looked beyond those factors to strike big deals at a record pace. Source: NYT > Business – Stephen Grocer
S&P and Dow Climb, Following Global Stocks, as Investors Take Heart in Trade Thaw
Markets took heart in the resumption of negotiations between Washington and Beijing. Still, many doubt the two sides can reach a deal anytime soon. Source: NYT > Business – Alexandra Stevenson
DealBook Briefing: Trump Gives Huawei a Breather. Sort of.
Suspending a ban on U.S. sales to the technology giant could be good news for the Chinese company, but it underlines flaws in Washington’s strategy. Source: NYT > Business –