Mar 27 Watch 3:36 For this entrepreneur, big challenges mean more for her to contribute By PBS News Hour Dame Stephanie Shirley was so sick of being patronized that she decided to start her own software business -- then a laughable idea for a woman. But when her child was diagnosed with autism, it drove her toward a new… Continue watching
Mar 26 Watch 5:56 What the end of NAFTA would mean for farmers and ranchers By PBS News Hour President Trump's efforts to change the terms of NAFTA have divided farmers and ranchers, who depend, in different ways, on global trade. Special correspondent Grant Gerlock of NET traveled around the state to hear their perspective on the ways the… Continue watching
Mar 25 Why Trump's latest steps heighten risk of a global trade war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The world's financial markets are gripped by fear that an escalating trade rift between the United States and China may inflict far-reaching pain. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 3:23 New Trump tariffs take direct aim at Chinese trade policy in fight over U.S. tech secrets By PBS NewsHour President Trump broadened his economic war with China, announcing a second wave of tariffs that may total up to $60 billion worth of Chinese imports, as well as restrictions on Chinese investments in U.S. tech firms. The president argues it's… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 5:42 Trump is getting tough on China trade, but will his strategy work? By PBS News Hour The U.S. has a $375 billion trade gap with China. Will President Trump’s tariffs targeted at China have their desired effect? William Brangham talks with Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, about the way U.S. should approach… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 9:33 Seeing China's economic evolution in one family's story By Paul Solman When journalist Scott Tong began reporting on China's explosive economy, he was advised to look past the new skyscrapers of Shanghai and take the long view. In “A Village With My Name,” he explores his own family's history, finding stories… Continue watching
Mar 21 The best and worst cities for running a food truck By Daniel Bush Obtaining a permit for a food truck in New York can take 15 years, according to a new study on the industry. In Washington, D.C. it requires 23 separate trips to local agencies. Running a food truck in Boston costs… Continue reading
Mar 21 Federal Reserve raises key interest rate, says it expects 2 more hikes this year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press These steps show confidence that the economy remains sturdy nearly nine years after the Great Recession ended, officials said. Continue reading
Mar 21 If I have a tight budget and good health, what kind of Medicare should I get? By Philip Moeller Medicare Advantage plans are less expensive than a package of original Medicare with a Medigap supplement plan, and often cover additional things that basic Medicare does not cover. Continue reading
Mar 17 Trump's possible China tariffs send opponents scrambling By Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak , Associated Press President Donald Trump is considering broad tariffs on imports from China and an announcement could come as soon as next week. Industry groups and some lawmakers are scrambling to prevent a new front in a potential trade war that could… Continue reading