Aug 02 Watch 8:32 How Trump's tariffs changed the fates of these two factories By John Yang How are President Trump's tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum affecting manufacturers and workers? At two different Missouri factories, there are two very different stories. Mid Continent Steel and Wire, which makes nails, has already eliminated 100 jobs. But about… Continue watching
Jun 17 How recycling more steel and aluminum could slash imports without a trade war By Daniel Cooper, The Conversation The U.S. could slash imports of these metals not by imposing duties but by boosting the reuse and recycling of old metal products. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 4:49 Will escalating trade tensions with China affect U.S. jobs? By PBS News Hour After the Trump administration added a 25 percent tariff on over 1,000 Chinese products this week, China responded with tariffs on $50 billion worth of U.S. imports. Effective July 6, the tariffs could impact prices, interest rates and the overall… Continue watching
Mar 11 Trump tariffs may imperil a delicate global economic rebound By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Trump's announcement that the U.S. would impose heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum raised a fear of retaliation by America's trading partners. Continue reading
Mar 09 GOP senator asks for review of Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum By Associated Press Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is asking Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to answer several questions about the move. That includes a "detailed cost analysis" of the impact on the economy, how employment levels were factored into the decision and national… Continue reading
Mar 08 Trump's tariffs will do more harm than good, experts say By Daniel Bush President Donald Trump on Thursday executed one of his most significant -- and controversial -- moves on trade policy since taking office. Trade experts, economists and business leaders share their perspectives on how the new tariffs might impact the U.S. Continue reading
Mar 08 White House preparing rollout of Trump's tariff plan By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The White House is preparing to announce tariffs on imported steel and aluminum that would offer temporary exemptions to Canada and Mexico, a shift that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch 5:30 Gary Cohn steps down as GOP urges Trump restraint on tariffs By PBS News Hour Chief economic adviser Gary Cohn is stepping down -- another major White House resignation, this time over trade policy. As President Trump pushes ahead with his plan for tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Republicans are increasingly sounding their concerns… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch 4:05 News Wrap: Trump 'not backing down' on tariffs plan By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump insisted that he is going ahead with plans to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. House Speaker Paul Ryan said through a spokeswoman that he’s “extremely worried” the tariffs could incite… Continue watching
Mar 05 AP fact check: Do Trump's recent statements on trade, guns check out? By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press A look at some of the president's statements on trade, guns, the economy and matters involving the Russia investigation. Continue reading