China and Brazil have signed a deal to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar as an intermediary, to reduce costs and promote bilateral trade.
Residents in western Michigan are concerned about the proposed construction of a $2.4 billion lithium-ion battery factory due to the Chinese firm Gotion Inc.'s ties to the Chinese Communist Party, as well as environmental impact and the loss of agricultural land.
The European Union's new anti-money laundering laws have drawn criticism for potentially leading to the "criminalization" of physical cash transactions.
A 70-car train carrying hazardous materials derailed in North Dakota with 31 cars derailing, some of which leaked petroleum, but no injuries were reported.
