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U.S. puts tariffs on Chinese solar panels
Rob Schmitz May 18, 2012
The U.S. believes China is dumping solar panels at below-market prices in America and has hit back with a penalty of 31 percent. That tariff is surprisingly steep and many in China are not reacting well. Could they backfire?
Protesters come out for International Workers' Day
Hugh Schofield May 1, 2012
It's International Workers' Day -- organized by unions and left-leaning political parties across the world. Thousands of protesters are out on the streets in Greece, France and even Russia.
Fund for U.S. exporters gets Tea Party scrutiny
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson Apr 17, 2012
The Senate Banking Committee will decide whether to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which supports U.S. jobs through exports. But small government advocates say it's time to rethink the program.
AT&T faces worker walkout
Eve Troeh Apr 6, 2012
Some 40,000 AT&T workers could strike this weekend if contract negotiations fail.
Strikes in Spain over government budget cuts
Mar 29, 2012
Spain has the highest unemployment rate in the European Union and the government is hoping changes to labor laws will kick-start the economy.
Getting gasoline to the East Coast
Adriene Hill Mar 21, 2012
Obama may waive a law so that foreign ships can transport gas from the Gulf of Mexico to the East Coast to ease shortages and lower prices.
Congress fights over Export-Import Bank funding
John Dimsdale Mar 19, 2012
Some senators want to beef up funding to help exporters promote their wares overseas, but airlines say that only helps foreign competitors buy aircraft more cheaply than domestic airlines.
Panama Canal expansion brings competition for East Coast ports
Janet Babin Mar 14, 2012
The Panama Canal is getting a makeover, and it could be a gamechanger for Atlantic coast ports -- that is, if those ports are ready in time.
Japan's first trade deficit in 30 years
Adriene Hill Jan 25, 2012
Natural disasters at home and abroad contributed to the country having fewer exports than imports.
China's trade surplus narrows
Steve Chiotakis Jan 10, 2012
Chinese exports took a hit in the last year because of the European debt crisis, while the export market suffered as Chinese consumers bought less.
