Global agreement reached on cigarette smuggling

Elise Viebeck - 11/12/12 02:42 PM ET

A broad coalition of states agreed Monday to fight cigarette smuggling by requiring manufacturers to be licensed and tobacco products…
EU halts carbon emission fees for airlines

Ben Geman - 11/12/12 09:38 AM ET

The move comes as Congress looks to shield U.S. airlines from Europe's greenhouse gas rules.…

Related: Thune 'pleased' with halt, but fears plan will be revived

Business groups look for congressional finish line on Russian trade bill

Vicki Needham - 11/11/12 07:00 AM ET

More than 500 trade associations and businesses have called on Congress and the White House to quickly pass a bill.…
Obama renews 33-year-old state of emergency with Iran as Senate mulls crippling sanctions

Julian Pecquet - 11/09/12 03:35 PM ET

President Obama on Friday renewed America's 33-year-old state of emergency with regard to Iran as lawmakers of both parties prepared…
House to vote on Russia trade

Pete Kasperowicz - 11/09/12 12:09 PM ET

The House will vote next week to grant Russia permanant normal trade relations.…
Trade deficit near two-year low

Vicki Needham - 11/08/12 10:18 AM ET

The trade deficit fell to the lowest level in nearly two years in September, driven by record-high exports.The gap shrank…
US helps advance UN arms treaty

Julian Pecquet - 11/07/12 05:37 PM ET

Republicans and pro-gun-rights Democrats worry the treaty would affect the sale of civilian weapons in the United States.…
Obama administration waives shipping rule to get fuel to Northeast ports

Pete Kasperowicz - 11/02/12 02:04 PM ET

DHS Secretary Napolitano said "this waiver will remove a potential obstacle to bringing additional fuel to the storm damaged region."…

Related: DOE: Sandy created 'severe energy supply interruption'

Rep. Griffin targets foreign auto manufacturers doing business with Iran

Julian Pecquet - 11/01/12 02:34 PM ET

Foreign carmakers with ties to Iran would not be eligible for U.S. government contracts or financial assistance under proposed legislation.…
US-Panama trade deal goes into effect Wednesday

Vicki Needham - 10/30/12 05:52 PM ET

A free trade agreement between the United States and Panama goes into effect on Wednesday, a deal supporters say will…
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