US Business

The nation’s plan to end sales of gas vehicles by the mid-2030s—combined with moves in China, Europe and California—adds pressure on global auto makers to shift more quickly to electric vehicles.

Coronavirus-case data and employee complaints suggest food-prep workers can face exposure.

Business groups are calling for more time to adjust to Britain’s new trade agreement with the EU, saying new rules risk disrupting the $590 billion-plus annual trade in goods that previously flowed freely.

The American Institute of Architects has established lofty goals for building energy-efficient buildings, but clients often aren’t interested in the structures.

The probe casts a spotlight on longstanding contentions from merchants and rivals that the e-commerce giant pressures some sellers to operate only on its platforms.

Bars try hairdressing to stay afloat, while the world’s oldest profession diversifies into wine and canned sausages.

Personal-injury claims over infections are either too hard to prove or get funneled into the workers’ compensation system.

The U.S. bar industry faces its worst crisis since Prohibition, as a return to Covid-19 restrictions on dining and drinking establishments in many cities threatens to snuff out the holiday glow.

Tucked inside the new $900 billion coronavirus relief package is $200 million in aid for loggers and trucking companies, a coup for the industry that underscores the importance of lobbying and political connections.

Shares in Alibaba tumbled, extending a recent pullback, as China stepped up pressure on the e-commerce giant and its billionaire boss Jack Ma.