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Indian Prime Minister's visit to U.S. greeted with business protests
by
Audrey Quinn
Sep 26, 2013
As Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits the White House to talk about trade between India and the U.S., some American businesses are protesting what they see as India shutting out foreign firms.
How dirty honey made its way to the U.S.
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 20, 2013
The U.S consumers 400 million pounds of honey a year, but do we know where it comes from?
In blow to Samsung, White House vetos ITC ban on Apple products
by
Krissy Clark
Aug 5, 2013
Samsung has lost more than a billion dollars in market value this morning after the White House overturned a patent victory for the company that favors rival Apple.
U.S. and China talk trade and cybersecurity
Jul 11, 2013
Annual talks in Washington bring top government officials and business leaders together.
Europe angry about spying -- but enough to jeopardize a trade pact?
Jul 1, 2013
Recent revelations about the U.S. bugging European embassies have left some EU lawmakers furious -- apparently. But some argue that eavesdropping is ubiquitous and say that all will be forgotten in the cause of free trade.
Tapping the trades for good jobs and good money
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Gigi Douban
May 23, 2013
Trades like plumbing, welding, and metal work are in heavy demand as the construction industry recovers from the recession.
As Obama visits Mexico, the slippery topic of oil comes up
May 2, 2013
President Obama visits Mexico today and will hold talks with President Enrique Pena de Nieto. Among the likely topics: Mexico's vast oil and gas reserves. Production could increase with foreign funding, but that is a touchy move in Mexico.
For public good, not for profit.
Meet the two new nominees for President Obama's economic team
May 2, 2013
The president has nominated Penny Pritzker to run the Commerce Department, and Michael Froman as the next U.S. trade representative.
U.S.-EU trade deal faces cultural hurdles
Feb 13, 2013
The trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union mentioned in President Obama's State of the Union speech could be profitable for both parties. It may be hard to achieve because of differences in outlook.
NAFTA's 20th birthday -- cause to celebrate?
Jan 1, 2013
Two decades after its passage, the debate continues over the trade pact among the US, Mexico and Canada.