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U.S. plans to hike tariffs Friday, saying China broke promises

By Paul Wiseman, Joe McDonald, Associated Press

By threatening to raise taxes on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump is throwing down a challenge to Beijing: Agree to sweeping changes in China's government-dominated economic model — or suffer the consequences.

Stocks plummet on fears of U.S.-China trade war

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Shares in multinational corporations were hammered Monday on both sides of the Pacific after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs.

U.S. economy adds 263,000 job, unemployment falls to 3.6 percent

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The unemployment rate fell to a five-decade low of 3.6 percent, though that drop partly reflected an increase in the number of Americans who stopped looking for work.

How data drives Uber’s efficient but controversial business model

By Paul Solman

With a presence in 65 countries, ride-sharing company Uber has conducted about 10 billion trips in its lifetime -- about 15 million per day. Paul Solman looks at how economists are using this treasure trove of data.

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Trump administration to ease safety rules created after deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion

By Janet McConnaughey, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said in a statement the administration was acting to eliminate "unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining safety and environmental protection offshore."…

Trump’s Fed pick Stephen Moore withdraws amid controversy

By Associated Press

Numerous GOP senators said they objected to Moore’s disparaging past writings about women.

Why don’t ‘Medicare for All’ plans include Americans living abroad?

By Philip Moeller

Columnist Phil Moeller answers your questions about recent 'Medicare for All' proposals and how to choose between Medicare and private insurance plans.

U.S. consumer spending spikes 0.9 percent in March

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The March gain was the biggest monthly increase since August 2009, the Commerce Department reported.

In 2020 race, Hickenlooper proposes staggered federal wage hike to $15

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The former Colorado governor proposes phasing in a $15 minimum wage depending on an area's cost of living.

WATCH: Trump optimistic about new trade deal with Japan

By Associated Press

The president says he believes a deal can be struck "quickly," perhaps even in time to be signed during his visit to Japan next month for the installation of its new emperor.