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Farmers plant soybeans amid uncertainty over tariffs
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Jahd Khalil
May 2, 2018
After President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods, the Chinese government threatened to target soybeans, an important American cash crop. As farmers got ready to plant their fields, they didn’t have much choice but to stick to planting soybeans and hope for the best. But there are other actions they could […]
White House delays tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
Apr 30, 2018
Facing a self-imposed deadline, President Donald Trump was considering whether to permanently exempt the EU and Mexico, Canada, Australia, Argentina and Brazil from tariffs that his administration imposed last month on imported steel and aluminum.
U.S. bid for reciprocity in investment rules with China could backfire
Apr 30, 2018
The Trump administration is sending a delegation to China this week. Sure, they’ll be talking about tariffs. But there’s something else that’s expected to be big on the agenda. The Trump administration is considering limitations on Chinese investment in the U.S., similar to Chinese restrictions on American companies. Click the audio player above to hear […]
Another week, another round of trade conversations
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Molly Wood
Apr 27, 2018
This week European leaders met with President Trump, there's new numbers on the economy out ... let's break down the week's economic news.
How are Chinese manufacturers reacting to the threat of U.S. tariffs?
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Jennifer Pak
Apr 26, 2018
We spoke to Chinese manufacturers in Guangzhou city in Southern China at one of the world’s biggest trade shows — the Canton Fair.
Trade to figure heavily in Merkel’s meeting with Trump
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Andy Uhler
Apr 26, 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet with President Donald Trump tomorrow, just ahead of the May 1 deadline for averting the steel and aluminum tariffs the Trump administration announced last month. What is the German leader hoping to get from her talks with the president? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Merkel to stress tariffs threat to American jobs
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Jed Kim
Apr 25, 2018
Call it a one-two punch from the European Union. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit the White House on Friday, just days after French President Emmanuel Macron. The two European leaders are pushing the same agenda in their meetings with Trump. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Who's asking for exemptions from Trump's tariffs?
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Kai Ryssdal
and Phoebe Unterman
Apr 25, 2018
We took a look at requests submitted to the Department of Commerce.
China manufacturers feel helpless with U.S. tariffs
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 25, 2018
Amid tensions, Chinese manufacturers at the Canton Fair say they are squeezed on many fronts.
U.S. automakers could be headed down a rocky road
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Erika Beras
Apr 25, 2018
For years, low gas prices fueled sales of SUVs and pickup trucks, and low interest rates made it easier for car buyers to trade up every time some shiny new technology came along. But with gas prices and interest rates rising, and tariffs on imported aluminum and steel driving up costs, automakers are facing an […]