Economy

Trump Attempts To Blunt Tarrif Impact On U.S. Farmers

9:14am July 25, 2018

by Esther Honig

The Agriculture Department says it'll spend up to $12 billion as a short-term fix for the effects that foreign tariffs are having on American farmers. Many farmers prefer a more lasting solution.

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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and other USDA officials say the aid will be available in three forms; direct payments; government purchases for distribution to food banks; and development of new export markets.

Trump Administration Plans $12 Billion In Farm Aid To Offset Tariffs

7:07pm July 24, 2018

by Brian Naylor

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the short-term assistance shows the president has the farmers' backs. GOP critics call it a bailout.

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Economy

Trump Vs. The Fed, Or Trump Vs... Trump?

5:31pm July 24, 2018

President Trump broke with tradition by lamenting that rising rates are keeping the dollar strong and the trade deficit wide. But rising rates and a stronger dollar are the results of his own agenda.

Economy

Google's Mobile Monopoly

5:34pm July 23, 2018

The European Commission just slapped Google with a $5 billion fine for abusing its Android monopoly. How did it create the alleged monopoly? By making Android free.

Economy

How New Tariffs Are Impacting US Businesses

12:53pm July 23, 2018

Rumblings of a trade war between the U.S. and China started in January when President Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines.

Economy

Missouri Nail Factory Manager On Steel Tariffs

8:12am July 22, 2018

NPR's Korva Coleman speaks with Chris Pratt, operations general manager at Mid Continent Nail Corporation in Missouri about company layoffs as a result of President Trump's tariffs on steel.

Brexit, The Netherlands And Trade

8:15am July 21, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Pieter Omtzigt, Brexit rapporteur for the Dutch parliament, about Dutch plans if Britain leaves the EU with little preparation.