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 12 Watch 8:28 Lawmakers to Trump: Farmers and ranchers want trade, not aid President Trump made another surprising policy reversal when he told a group of mostly Midwestern lawmakers on Thursday that he is open to rejoining a sweeping trade deal with Asian nations. Republican Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Apr 12 Trump exploring possibility of rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, lawmakers say By Ken Thomas and Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump has asked trade officials to explore the possibility of the United States rejoining negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership after he pulled out last year as part of his "America first" agenda. Continue reading
Apr 10 China's president offers U.S. possible trade concessions By Joe McDonald and Gillian Wong, Associated Press President Xi Jinping promised Tuesday to cut China's auto tariffs and improve intellectual property protection in possible concessions aimed at defusing a worsening dispute with Washington over trade and technology that investors worry could set back the global economic recovery. Continue reading
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 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 7:36 U.S. won't have a future if China continues unfair trade practices, says Trump adviser By PBS News Hour White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says that if the U.S. allows China to cheat and steal American intellectual property, “we won't have a future.” And America has a right, Navarro tells Judy Woodruff, to defend American economic and national… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:16 Here's who pays the price for brewing U.S.-China trade war By Katrina Yu As a trade showdown between the U.S. and China escalates, there's fears of how a trade war could hurt both countries. Special correspondent Katrina Yu reports from Beijing on how recently announced tariffs will affect farmers, importers, retailers and consumers… Continue watching