Marketplace Morning Report®

We have some new economic data that was stalled by the government shutdown. The world's largest mining company has promised to do its part on climate change by capping coal output. The rent is too darn high in China, too. Plus, with only weeks until the Brexit deadline, the U.K.'s trade deals with Japan and South Korea seem far from finalized.

Today's show is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

Negotiators get ready for the next round of talks on China-U.S. tariffs ahead of the March 1 deadline. Procter & Gamble says it will expand its "Uber for laundry" service. Plus, people are starting to track e-scooter injuries, and it might be enough to keep you off one.

Today's show is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

From the BBC World Service... Britain's competition watchdog has thrown a proposed tie-up between Sainsbury's and Walmart-owned Asda into doubt. Walmart's sales have been growing as the retail giant focuses on upping its game against Amazon. We'll explore what’s next amid a rapidly changing retail landscape. Then, in a surprise announcement, commodities giant Glencore said it will cap coal production going forward. And we'll explore what Brexit means for the fishing industry.

Today's show is sponsored by the United States Postal Service, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

Samsung is coming out with a bendable smartphone, but who asked for that? Uganda floats taxing social media. Plus, restaurants are teaming up with food delivery companies to help cur down on waste.

Today's show is sponsored by SalesGenie.com and Indeed.

A new survey finds high-tech businesses owned by immigrants are more innovative than those owned by Americans. Tesla might be getting a run for its money with Amazon's recent electric truck acquisition. Plus, we take a look at the disparity between how the U.S. treats metal tariffs on China versus Canada.

Today's show is sponsored by SalesGenie.com and Indeed.