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- U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela: Report - EnergyU.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela: ReportPublished Wed, Dec 10 20251:55 PM ESTUpdated Moments AgoWATCH LIVEA Venezuelan flag in La Guaira,
- Swiss government says new 15% U.S. tariff ceiling retroactive to mid-November - Switzerland agreed to reduce tariffs on imports from the United States of fish, seafood, and some agricultural products under a trade deal announced last month.
- Trump says he 'heard' Biden Fed appointments were signed by autopen, tells aide to investigate - Trump's autopen comments came during a speech in Pennsylvania about the economy, aimed at countering Democrats' messaging about the U.S. affordability crisis.
- Trump trade rep changes China soybean purchase timeline, cites 'discrepancy' - China for months earlier this year had boycotted purchasing soybeans from U.S. farms because of a trade war began by President Donald Trump.
- Hassett likely next Fed chair, but most think Trump should nominate someone else, CNBC Fed survey shows - The December survey shows 84% believe President Trump will tap Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, to head the central bank.
- Trump's blessing of Nvidia AI chip sales to China gets a chilly reception from GOP - Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping "responded positively" to the proposal to let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips on condition that the U.S. gets 25% of revenue.
- Trump officials move to end student loan payment pause for millions of borrowers - The Trump administration announced a proposed joint settlement with Missouri that would soon force millions of student loan borrowers into repayment.
- Corporate America is upbeat on economy, but less so on President Trump's handling of it: CNBC CFO survey - A majority of CFOs are optimistic on the economy and see no recession in 2026, but their view of Trump's handling of the job of president is lukewarm at best.
- Nvidia can sell the more advanced H200 AI chip to China — but will Beijing want them? - Nvidia received the green light from the U.S. to sell its advanced H200 chip to China. But there are questions over whether Beijing will allow this to happen.
- Ukraine at 'critical moment' in war as European allies ramp up pressure on Russia - "We all know that the destiny of this country is the destiny of Europe," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.