Business Update

President Trump sees Switzerland as doing too little to address its trade deficit with the U.S., a gap he focused on as he imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods. Source link

The removal of Billy Long from the tax agency post comes just two months into the former Republican congressman’s tenure. Source link

Some of the most widely used types of gold bars would be subject to U.S. tariffs, customs agency officials ruled, a particular blow to Switzerland’s large gold refining industry. Source link

Taiwan’s export manufacturers are facing steeper U.S. tariffs than their neighbors got and getting squeezed by an appreciating currency. Source link

The Trump administration levied a hefty tariff on goods that are moved through other countries, but it has not yet fully explained its plans. Source link

Stephen I. Miran may spend only a few months on the central bank’s board of governors, but in that time he can influence the discussions around interest rates and who will become the institution’s next leader. Source link

The database, which helps companies calculate their greenhouse gas emissions, will continue under a consortium that includes Stanford University. Source link

By besmirching the integrity of government statistics, President Trump is endangering an underappreciated treasure, our columnist says. Source link

Stephen Miran, a close adviser to the president who is likely to become a governor at the central bank, has pushed for a weak dollar and lower interest rates. Source link

Lip-Bu Tan, Intel’s top executive, said he was committed to the company after Mr. Trump called for him to step down over reported Chinese investments. Source link