A set of new international trade deals could be in place over the next several weeks even as the White House continues to adjust tariff levels, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran said Wednesday.

The UK's largest bioethanol plant will be forced to close unless the government acts, according to its operator. In April, Associated British Foods (ABF) said it was in talks with the government to help save its Vivergo Fuels site at Saltend, near Hull, after being forced to cut production levels due to low bioethanol prices.

By Ankur Banerjee, Johann M Cherian and Linda Pasquini SINGAPORE/GDANSK (Reuters) - Japan's yen was steady on Wednesday as ructions in the bond market kept the spotlight on the fiscal health of major economies,

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it is his goal for the U.S. and Canada to agree on a new bilateral pact in the coming months that removes hefty tariffs. President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel,

U.S. and EU trade talks may extend tariff-free imports of American lobsters crucial for Maine's industry. The EU's decision hinges on ongoing negotiations.

Brazil is negotiating with the European Union and U.S. to limit animal disease trade bans to affected regions, its chief veterinarian said on Tuesday, expressing strong confidence in reaching deals as bird flu disrupts Brazilian poultry exports.

Shares of German carmakers Volkswagen (OTCPK:VWAGY) (OTCPK:VLKAF) (OTCPK:VWAPY), Mercedes-Benz (OTCPK:MBGAF) (OTCPK:MBGYY), and BMW (OTC:BMWKY) (OTCPK:BAMXF) are all outperforming peers as a possible trade deal with Washington would see their tariff burden lessened in return for “substantial” investments in the U.