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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Trump's tax bill explained
The Wall Street Journal

Trump's tax bill explained

What made the cut – from Salt to no tax on tips – and what did not.

Trump lifts sanctions on Syria as it holds talks on diplomatic ties with Israel
World

Trump lifts sanctions on Syria as it holds talks on diplomatic ties with Israel

Foes Israel and Syria have been talking for weeks, officials say.

Food packaging exposing us to microplastics in surprising ways
Health

Food packaging exposing us to microplastics in surprising ways

Highest number of particles that researchers found were in glass bottles.

Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets
Cars

Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets

A deal to free up Chinese shipments hasn’t sped up export approvals, companies say.