U.S.- China Trade Deal Implications
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mary Lovely, professor of economics at Syracuse University, about the new trade agreement with China.
ECONOMY
A Mayor In Norway's Arctic Looks To China To Reinvent His Frontier Town
Melting ice means ships are plowing along polar lanes, so Rune Rafaelsen wants Chinese investors to help turn the small town of Kirkenes into a major logistics hub. But doubters abound.
Elk Raise Tensions Between Tribes And Farmers In Washington's Skagit Valley
In Washington state's Skagit Valley, a conflict is unfolding between Native Americans and farmers. Elk are making a comeback there. Local tribes are thrilled, but the agriculture industry is not.
Does The China Trade Deal Move The World Away From Free Trade?
While the new deal with China lowers some trade barriers, it leaves many tariffs in place. And it dictates that China buy more from the U.S., but that has other trading partners worried.
The News Roundup - International
A new cabinet in Russia, Iran takes responsibility for shooting down a plane and Parnas goes public.
In China, Birthrate Falls To Lowest Level In 70 Years
Last year, there were 10.48 births per 1,000 people — the lowest since the country was founded in 1949. Beijing also said its economy cooled to the slowest pace in nearly three decades.
Planet Money: Single Women Are Shortchanged In The Housing Market
A new study from Yale School of Management found a gender bias in the housing market means single women often lose out, whether they're buying a home or selling one.
What The U.S.-China Trade Deal May Mean For The WTO
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Simon Lester of the Cato Institute about the impact of the U.S.-China trade deal on the World Trade Organization.
U.S. Financial Services Industry Emerges As A Winner Of U.S.-China Trade Deal
One winner in the new U.S.-China trade deal is the U.S. financial services industry. Bankers, investment firms and insurance companies would have more access to the world's second biggest economy.
Why Iran's Economy Has Not Collapsed Amid U.S. Sanctions And 'Maximum Pressure'
Although the country has been hit hard, Iranians have managed to live under sanctions for four decades.