Apr 19 Watch 4:46 The argument for a U.S. trade deficit with China By Paul Solman America's growing trade deficit is one of President Trump's main arguments for imposing tariffs on China. And yet most economists would agree instead with the doctrine of trade deficits and its benefits for consumers. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 4:24 News Wrap: China's Xi Jinping offers to lower trade barriers By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping renewed offers to lower trade barriers to China's markets, setting off a stock market rally. Xi said Beijing will significantly lower automobile tariffs and strengthen intellectual property protections. Also, the Organization… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 4:06 News Wrap: China 'not nice' for targeting U.S. farmers with tariffs, says Trump By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump pledged to "make it up" to farmers who could suffer from China's proposed tariffs on pork and soybean imports. Chinese officials blamed the U.S. for escalating trade tensions and said negotiations would be… Continue watching
Apr 09 Trump complains about "STUPID TRADE" with China By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday complained yet again about "STUPID TRADE" with China, doing little to calm investors anxious about the escalating trade conflict between the two economic superpowers. Continue reading
Apr 08 Amid trade fight, Trump says China will do the 'right thing' By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers. Continue reading
Apr 07 U.S.-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers By Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak, Associated Press On Thursday, Trump ordered the U.S. trade representative to consider imposing tariffs on up to $100 billion worth of Chinese products. Continue reading
Apr 06 Stocks dive as U.S. proposes more China tariffs, Dow falls 700 By Marley Jay, Associated Press Stocks are tumbling as investors worry that tariffs and harsh words between the U.S. and China will touch off a trade war that derails the global economy. Continue reading
Apr 06 China vows to fight back after U.S. proposes additional $100 billion in tariffs By Jill Colvin and Gillian Wong, Associated Press China's Commerce Ministry said the country doesn't want a trade war — but isn't afraid to fight one. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 4:18 News Wrap: Israeli airstrike kills one on Gaza border In our news wrap Thursday, an Israeli air strike along the Gaza border killed a Palestinian, making the death toll 21 in a week's worth of violence. President Trump's chief economic adviser tried to calm worries about the prospects of… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 3:46 China targets U.S. farm belt with latest tariffs By PBS News Hour China counterpunched with new tariffs against U.S. products in the latest round of an escalating trade fight between the world's two largest economies. The Chinese announced plans for 25 percent tariffs on a list of American goods, including soybeans, cars… Continue watching