Trump targets Canadian goods in US contracts amid trade deal row

IANS | September 17, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump has ordered officials to identify Canadian goods that could be excluded from US federal civilian procurement, accusing Canada of restricting American companies’ access to government contracts while retaining preferential entry to the US market.

U​S Fed raises rates as inflation stays high

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:00 AM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.75–4 per cent, with Chair Kevin Warsh saying inflation remains too high and a strengthening economy allows policymakers to focus on restoring price stability.

Alcaraz joins Sinner, Zverev in sealing berths to ATP Finals

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:31 PM

Turin, Sep 16 (IANS) Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has qualified for the season-ending 2026 ATP Finals for the fifth consecutive season, joining World No.1 Jannik Sinner and No.2 seed Alexander Zverev in sealing their berths for the event to be played in Turin in November.