| Chinese think tank warns US it will emerge as loser in trade war A State Council think-tank warns that the US will come off worst if it imposes sanctions against Beijing over the two nations' currency spat. telegraph.co.uk |
U.S. files WTO cases vs. China on steel, services (Updates with comments from Chinese embassy spokesman) The U.S. filed two new trade cases against China at the World Trade Organization, claiming discrimination against U.S. steel makers and credit-card companies. The Obama administration's latest salvos in the increasingly heated trade relationship target import duties that China has imposed on electrical steel used in the power sector, as well as restrictions in providing electronic payment services in the country. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Hewlett Packard denies hiring overseas staff in Britain Hewlett Packard accused of bringing staff from overseas to Britain to carry out the tasks of redundant workers telegraph.co.uk |
Paula weakens to tropical storm, hugs Cuban coast By PAUL HAVEN 2010-10-14T18:14:53ZHAVANA (AP) -- Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Paula turned rutted country roads into red-brown, muddy quagmires and strong winds lashed humble homes, rural schools and thatched tobacco-drying huts in Cuba on Thursday.... hosted.ap.org |
Pension tax allowance: how the changes affect you The Government has cut the amount we can save tax-free. Our Q&A explains the impact. telegraph.co.uk |