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Feb 19, 2018

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(Markets Edition) The U.S. Commerce Department has outlined a series of steep tariffs on steel and aluminum from some foreign countries, and China is not happy. We’ll look at why the Trump administration is pushing for these tariffs and how China might retaliate if they go into effect. Plus: With the markets’ wild swings a couple weeks ago, we look at the attitudes young investors have toward stocks. 

Monitors display exchange rates in Paris, Tokyo, Sydney and Amsterdam.
Monitors display exchange rates in Paris, Tokyo, Sydney and Amsterdam.
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(Markets Edition) The U.S. Commerce Department has outlined a series of steep tariffs on steel and aluminum from some foreign countries, and China is not happy. We’ll look at why the Trump administration is pushing for these tariffs and how China might retaliate if they go into effect. Plus: With the markets’ wild swings a couple weeks ago, we look at the attitudes young investors have toward stocks.