Sep 27 Watch 5:12 The facts behind debate talking points like stop-and-frisk and trade deals By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debated for 94 minutes in their first public face-off Monday night. During that time, the candidates rattled off accusations, numbers and “he said, she said” quotes. But what was true, what wasn’t and what needed… Continue watching
Sep 08 Yes, trade with China took away blue-collar jobs. And there’s no getting them back. By Gordon Hanson Trade economist Gordon Hanson says American blue-collar jobs have gone away as a result of China's rise, but not because of unfair trade practices. Continue reading
Sep 01 What’s Clinton’s position on trade? She’s ‘standing with us,’ says Sherrod Brown By Paul Solman Economics correspondent Paul Solman traveled to the Keystone suit plant outside of Cleveland, Ohio, to discuss Hillary Clinton's stance on trade with Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown… Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Polls open in high-profile congressional primaries; ISIS leader killed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, polls opened in several high-profile primaries. In Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) appears poised to maintain his seat, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faces stiff competition from Tim Canova. In Arizona, Sen. John McCain… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 9:19 For Trump, China is at the heart of U.S. economic problems By PBS News Hour This year’s presidential election has emphasized the trio of trade, globalization and jobs. For the next three weeks, Making Sen$e’s Paul Solman will dive into the candidates’ perspectives on these issues. He starts with Donald Trump, whose trade rhetoric tends… Continue watching
Aug 25 What is the Trump trade doctrine? His economic adviser explains By Paul Solman "Donald Trump is not a protectionist. If he imposes tariffs on China or any other country that cheats, all he wants to do is defend America against unfair trade practices," says economist Peter Navarro. Continue reading
Aug 25 Where do the presidential candidates stand on trade? By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press An Associated Press series is examining issues at stake in the presidential election and how they affect people. This one focuses on trade. Continue reading
Aug 11 AP fact check: Clinton’s selective history on trade By Christopher S. Rugaber and Josh Boak, Associated Press Hillary Clinton offered a selective accounting of her history on trade Thursday, leaving out her support for initiatives that have since become unpopular. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 3:04 What Brexit might do to the British economy By PBS News Hour Now that the UK has voted to leave the EU, one of the biggest remaining questions is how it will affect the British economy. Hari Sreenivasan sits down with London School of Economics professor Swati Dhingra, who has been studying… Continue watching
Jun 17 The case for Britain to stay in the EU By Paul Solman Britain's European Union memebership benefits not only its economy, but its labor standards too. Continue reading