Jan 31, 2019

Apples to apples

The impacts of the trade war with China are widespread. Today we'll zoom in on agriculture, and a family farm in Washington that's feeling it. Plus, the latest on Foxconn, which now says it's backing away from building TVs in Wisconsin in favor of advanced manufacturing. Plus, after living through the government shutdown, discouraged federal workers might be seeking out other employment opportunities.

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What kind of manufacturing jobs are in America's future?

by Amy Scott

Jan 31, 2019

Foxconn says building TV screens in Wisconsin doesn't make sense. But R&D and advanced manufacturing do.

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Trade showdown

The trade war impacts everything from Apple to apples

by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Liz Sanchez

Jan 31, 2019

How the U.S.-China trade war is affecting agribusiness and the rest of the global economy.

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How a minor tap on the fender can require thousands of dollars in repairs

by Ben Bradford

Jan 31, 2019

Increasingly popular advanced safety features can create surprising costs for consumers.

AAA recently found cars with advanced safety features commonly cost twice as much to repair as other vehicles.

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The impacts of the trade war with China are widespread. Today we’ll zoom in on agriculture, and a family farm in Washington that’s feeling it. Plus, the latest on Foxconn, which now says it’s backing away from building TVs in Wisconsin in favor of advanced manufacturing. Plus, after living through the government shutdown, discouraged federal workers might be seeking out other employment opportunities.