Economy Feb 22 U.S.-China trade talks resume as deadline nears The talks are aimed at resolving a trade dispute that has escalated uncertainty for corporations, unsettled investors and posed a threat to the global economy.
Economy Feb 05 Why soybeans have outsized importance in U.S. trade talks Soybeans, which account for less than 1 percent of U.S. exports, seem to be punching above their weight in U.S. trade policy.
Economy Jan 21 IMF predicts global economic growth to slow amid trade tensions The International Monetary Fund expects 3.5 percent global growth this year, down from 3.7 percent in 2018.
Economy Jan 10 No clear path for U.S.-China trade dispute as round of talks ends China's Ministry of Commerce said the two sides will "maintain close contact" as they try to come to an agreement before a 90-day truce ends.
World Dec 11 Canadian judge grants bail to Chinese executive facing extradition to U.S. A British Columbia justice granted bail of $7.5 million to Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, but required her to wear an ankle bracelet, surrender her passports, stay in Vancouver.
Economy Dec 06 Record imports push U.S. trade deficit to $55.5 billion The gap between the United States sells and what it buys from foreign countries in October marked the fifth straight increase and highest since 2008.
Economy Dec 03 U.S., China agreement buys time in trade war The agreement between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping bought the two leaders at least 90 days to try to resolve a host of complicated issues.
World Dec 02 US, China reach 90-day truce in their trade dispute The breakthrough came after a dinner meeting Saturday between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires.
Economy Nov 27 Consumer confidence drops slightly in November An index that measures consumers' assessment of the current economy and their outlook for the next six months slipped but remained historically strong.
Economy Nov 21 Home sales break 6-month losing streak, rising 1.4 percent Despite the recent uptick, home sales are still down from a year ago, hurt by rising interest rates.