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EU Officials Consider Imposing Duties On Some 100 U.S. Products

6:40am March 07, 2018

President Trump targeted the European Union in threatening to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to David O'Sullivan, the EU ambassador to Washington.

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Barbie Takes Another Step To Keep Up With The Times

6:24am March 07, 2018

The latest Barbie doll depicts the British Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams. A brand often criticized for its portrayal of women, released the doll ahead of International Women's Day.

Gary Cohn, Trump's Chief Economic Adviser, To Depart White House

9:05pm March 06, 2018

by Tamara Keith

President Trump's chief economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House. Cohn has fought against President Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a battle he appears to have lost.

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Trump Says He's Not Worried That Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Might Spark Trade War

9:05pm March 06, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump took questions from reporters Tuesday while he stood alongside Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven who is visiting.

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President Trump and National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn at Camp David in January. Cohn announced his resignation Tuesday.

Politics & Government

White House Economic Adviser Gary Cohn Quits

8:50pm March 06, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Former Wall Street executive Gary Cohn is leaving his White House job. Cohn led the successful White House push for tax cuts last year, but he lost an internal battle over steel and aluminum tariffs.

Maria Contreras-Sweet led a group of investors seeking to acquire Weinstein Co. and install a women-led board of directors.

Deal To Take Over The Weinstein Co. Falls Through

8:45pm March 06, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

The bid to create a women-led film studio collapses upon the discovery that the company carried more debt than previously known.

What The Trump Administration Means When It Says Countries 'Cheat' On Trade

7:04pm March 06, 2018

by John Ydstie

The accusation varies from country to country, but it often has to do with governments subsidies and protections that the U.S. says harms U.S. producers.

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Georgia Transportation Officials Plan To Build A $1.8 Billion Truck-Only Highway

5:43pm March 06, 2018

by Tasnim Shamma

As truck traffic is predicted to double in the next 20 years, Georgia transportation officials plan to build a nearly 40-mile long $1.8 billion truck-only highway from Macon to Atlanta. Relieving congestion and improving safety are the goals, though some question if it will work.

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National

President Of United Steelworkers Says There's Not Rationale To Sanction Canada

4:27pm March 06, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to United Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard about proposed steel and aluminum tariffs. He says steel and aluminum imports have decimated production in the U.S., but because Canada didn't break the rules, there's not rationale for sanctioning Canada.

Economy

Cobalt: Rare and Everywhere

4:10pm March 06, 2018

Cobalt used to be a sideshow on the periodic table. Now it's the main event.