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President Obama proposes new trade agreement with Europe
Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed new trade talks with the EU. How are leaders in Europe reacting?
U.S. trade deficit plunges
Jeremy Hobson Feb 8, 2013
The nation’s trade deficit plunged in December, likely giving the U.S. economy an unexpected boost to round out the year.
A larger trade surplus can be a positive sign for U.S.
Scott Tong Feb 8, 2013
Other countries may not be buying as much of our stuff, but our buying more of theirs is an indication of consumer strength.
U.S. trade deficit surges
Jeff Horwich Jan 11, 2013
New data for the month of November show the U.S. trade deficit has hit its widest point in seven months -- but could that be a good thing?
U.S. reliance on foreign oil is declining
Eve Troeh Jan 9, 2013
The U.S. is importing less oil, and that will continue into next year. The Energy Information Administration expects the lowest oil import levels in 25 years.
Strike could shut down East Coast ports
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 21, 2012
A tense contract negotiation could end in a strike for East Coast longshoremen.
Port of L.A. strike comes to a close
Wendy Lee Dec 5, 2012
A deal has been reached to end an eight day strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which handle almost half of all the
cargo that arrives by sea in this country.
British ash trees threatened by fungus from Denmark
Stephen Beard Dec 4, 2012
The disease could wipe out a third of Britain's forest, and landowners and tree growers could lose tens of millions.
How Russia joining the WTO impacts the U.S.
Peter van Dyk Aug 22, 2012
After nearly two decades of negotiations, Russia is now officially a member of the World Trade Organization. It's an economic boon for Russia.
U.S. pledges $2 billion loan to South Africa for clean energy
Jeremy Hobson Aug 7, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in South Africa this morning along with other U.S. leaders. Among them, the head of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which has just announced a $2 billion loan to South Africa. That's to help the country fund green energy projects with U.S. companies.
