Ten single-use plastic gadgets blamed for littered European seashores are banned within the EU beginning Saturday. Plastic straws, cutlery, cotton bud sticks, plates, stirrers, and balloon sticks are among the many blacklisted merchandise. ...

The US is briefly exempting some 400 forms of Chinese language merchandise from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. The checklist consists of espresso filters, patio torches and skateboards. ...