

Making Sen$e Feb 07

So far, the job losses created by putting these steel-using industries at risk appear to be substantial, and well in excess of any jobs that may have emerged in the steel-production industry as a result of the tariffs.
By Lydia Cox, Katheryn Russ, Econofact
World Dec 14

Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for companies, at least in the short term. They remained cautious, saying both sides will have to show a willingness to compromise to resolve the…
By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
Economy Dec 13

On Friday, the Trump administration and China announced the first phase of a deal to de-escalate the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. But the agreement, positioned by the White House as a major victory, has prompted many…
World Nov 22

“As we always said we don’t want to start the trade war, but we are not afraid,” Xi said.
By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Nov 08

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Trump's pushback suggested that negotiations haven't progressed as far as hoped as the world's two biggest economies struggle to negotiate an end to their trade war.
Nov 04

By Bani Sapra, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
After enjoying a brief tariff-induced sugar high last year, American steelmakers are reeling.
Oct 18

By Gretchen Frazee
The details of Trump's trade agreements are key to whether they actually benefit U.S. producers and whether they come to fruition at all.
Oct 18

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
China's economic growth slipped to 6% in the three months ending in September, down from the previous quarter's 6.2%.
Oct 11

By Katheryn Russ, Econofact
The tariffs that are already in place and the threat of a renewed escalation present enormous costs to Americans.
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