May 06 Stocks plummet on fears of U.S.-China trade war By Matt Ott, Associated Press Shares in multinational corporations were hammered Monday on both sides of the Pacific after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs. Continue reading
Mar 16 New U.S. military budget focused on China despite border talk By Robert Burns, Associated Press To a remarkable degree, the 2020 Pentagon budget proposal is shaped by national security threats that acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has summarized in three words: “China, China, China.”… Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 3:45 Despite Trump’s tariffs, the U.S. trade deficit keeps growing The economy, and the U.S. trade deficit specifically, is a major focus of President Trump’s agenda, driving his decision to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. But the latest data indicates the trade gap is actually growing, to its highest level… Continue watching
Feb 22 U.S.-China trade talks resume as deadline nears By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The talks are aimed at resolving a trade dispute that has escalated uncertainty for corporations, unsettled investors and posed a threat to the global economy. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 5:25 Who holds the power in potential U.S.-China trade war? By Paul Solman With trade negotiations between the U.S. and China now in high gear, President Trump has suggested he might delay the latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods, currently scheduled to take effect March 1. Paul Solman reports on the disadvantages… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 5:28 December job creation, wage growth provide a burst of good economic news More than 300,000 jobs were created in December, doubling what was expected and signaling that the U.S. economy remains stable despite the recent market volatility and political tensions. In addition, wage growth was the highest it’s been in a decade. Continue watching
Dec 28 How the shutdown could affect farmers hit by the trade war The end of 2018 seemed to signal good things to come for America's farmers. Then the government shut down. Continue reading
Dec 27 6 factors that fueled the stock market dive in 2018 By Gretchen Frazee The stock market has seen a significant drop in the second half of 2018, despite signs that the U.S. economy is still doing well. Continue reading
Dec 14 China suspends tariff hike on U.S. cars and auto parts By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The suspension is China's first step in response to President Donald Trump's Dec. 1 agreement to suspend U.S. tariff hikes for a similar 90-day period. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 6:12 News Wrap: Paris reels from worst riots in 50 years Monday in our news wrap, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to hold off on increasing tariffs. The U.S. says has China promised to buy more American exports. Also, in Paris, France’s prime minister held crisis talks with… Continue watching