President Trump said he had a “very productive call” on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two discussed a potential deal for TikTok and ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has the national security roundup. Source link
For Keir Starmer, securing record levels of US investment into Britain has validated his offer of an unprecedented second state visit to Donald Trump, a high-risk gamble that was designed to keep the unpredictable president on side. Trump celebrated his historic visit to Britain by announcing £150bn ($203bn) of corporate investment in the UK’s technology,…
Americans’ grocery bills are growing, causing some shoppers to cut back on discretionary spending as they find themselves struggling to afford the basics. Food prices grew by half a percent from July to August, marking the fastest monthly rate of change since the fall of 2022. Behind the rising cost of food items on store…
L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden – CBS News Watch CBS News Lara Adekoya says her Los Angeles bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world due to President Trump’s tariffs. Elise Preston reports. Source link
India and China are ancient civilizations that cannot be swayed by threats, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who believes that pressure from the US will only cause both countries to seek alternatives, as per an PTI report. According to Lavrov, the US is also beginning to understand the “futility” of using ultimatums while…
Santa Monica, California — It’s no secret that a trip to the grocery store is costing more these days. Food prices grew by a half-percent from July to August, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index — the fastest monthly change since the fall of 2022. And overall grocery…
Los Angeles — Cookie connoisseur Lara Adekoya started her baking business during the pandemic, selling cookies to masked customers out of her Los Angeles home. Now, customers flock to her L.A. bakery, Fleurs et Sel, to get their hands on flavors like oatmeal chocolate chip walnut, peanut butter and Nutella, and matcha dark chocolate. Adekoya…
Tariffs could create scary Halloween prices – CBS News Watch CBS News Tariffs could drive up the prices of Halloween favorites – from skeletons to pumpkins and costumes. But retail analysts say shoppers aren’t expected to be scared away with record Halloween spending projected. Source link
President Trump said on Wednesday that he spoke to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a move aimed at easing tensions between the two major economies as they clash over tariffs and New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil. “He is doing a tremendous job,” Trump said. “Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday as U.S. and Chinese officials reached a framework deal on keeping the TikTok app running in the United States. It would be the first direct engagement between Trump and Xi since June. “I will be speaking to President Xi on…