2 sources·updated Sep 3, 10:29 PM

U.S. Trade Deficit Grows Amid Increased Imports and Job Cuts by Volkswagen

The U.S. trade deficit rose in July, driven by a surge in imports related to data center investments in artificial intelligence. In response to heightened competition from China, Volkswagen announced its intention to cut 50,000 jobs.

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nytimes.com·Sep 17, 1:58 AM
The New York Times

President Trump’s approach to diplomacy has inadvertently pushed Canada closer to the European Union after the bloc offered Canada the status of “associate member.” In other developments, the Trump administration is preparing to deliver 60,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, amid rising opposition in Washington to arms sales. Additionally, a family is suing Texas over an abortion ban, claiming it created a fearful environment that led to medical negligence in the case of a pregnant woman who died.