It has a lot to do with expectations.
A range of services — including software companies, hotels and restaurants — may also suffer as discretionary spending dries up.
Chinese manufacturers tell Marketplace how they are coping with the additional U.S. tariffs.
Confidence was expected to continue to rise. Consumers cite inflation, politics and tariffs as factors they see influencing the economy.
President-elect Donald Trump says he will place an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese exports. China is expected to counter with tariffs on U.S. exports.
Retail sales growth was the highest in eight months in October, but the property slump continues.
Some firms are adding production lines in other Asian countries.
Your two top tariff questions, answered.
Chinese state-run media commentaries suggest that people in China can weather the trade tariffs for the sake of national pride.
Jackie Walorski from Indiana's 2nd District led an analysis of the tariff exemption process.
