Jul 16 Trump administration blasts WTO ruling on China By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The World Trade Organization decision relates to a case that dates back to 2007 and is unrelated to the tariffs the administration has slapped on $250 billion in Chinese goods. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 7:38 How Colorado’s marijuana legalization strengthened the drug’s black market By John Ferrugia, Rocky Mountain PBS Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to… Continue watching
Jul 15 China’s economic growth drops to lowest in 26 years By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The world's second-largest economy grew 6.2% over a year ago, down from the previous quarter's 6.4%, government data showed Monday. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 10:38 Wisconsin dairy farmers are struggling to stay afloat By Hari Sreenivasan, Mori Rothman, Michael D. Regan As Americans consume less milk and turmoil in international markets challenges the country's dairy industry, many dairy farmers are struggling to stay afloat. In 2018, more than 2,700 dairy farms in the U.S. went out of business, with nearly a… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 8:01 Why the legal marijuana industry is now struggling with diversity and inclusion By Yamiche Alcindor, Jaywon Choe As marijuana legalization expands across the country, who is benefiting from the blossoming industry? In most cases, it is a very different population from that which has previously borne the brunt of marijuana criminalization. Millions are still dealing with scars… Continue watching
Jul 12 WATCH: Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid criticism over Epstein deal By Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Alexander Acosta had come under scrutiny for his role in a plea deal that allowed financier Jeffrey Epstein to avoid a trial on sex trafficking charges. Continue reading
Jul 12 China imports from U.S. plunge in June amid tariff war By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Imports of U.S. goods fell 31% from a year earlier to $9.4 billion, while exports to the American market declined nearly 8%, customs data showed Friday. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 8:41 Marijuana has become big business. So why are small growers struggling to survive? By Paul Solman As marijuana has been legalized in states across the country, investors have identified a major business opportunity. Still, the cannabis market isn’t all easy money. In California, new companies are scaling up operations, but some smaller ones fight to survive,… Continue watching
Jul 11 Dow Jones crosses 27,000 points, an all-time high By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 27,000 for the first time Thursday after a turbulent day on Wall Street left the market within striking distance of more milestones. Continue reading
Jul 11 3 ways Trump disagrees with Fed chair Powell on the economy By Gretchen Frazee From trade tensions to the unemployment rate, Powell’s comments to lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week stood in contrast to the statements Trump has repeatedly made about the economy. Continue reading