ECONOMY

President Trump speaks during a news conference following the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday. Trump said the U.S. and China would resume trade talks.

Trump Holds Off On More China Tariffs; 2 Sides Agree To Restart Trade Talks

5:23am June 29, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump said the two countries would "continue the negotiation." He said the U.S. would keep existing tariffs in place, but would not impose new tariffs on Chinese imports.

Honoree Abigail Disney speaks during the 2018 Women's Media Awards at Capitale on Nov. 1, 2018, in New York City.

Disney Heiress Calls For Wealth Tax: 'We Have To Draw A Line'

7:05pm June 28, 2019

by Ari Shapiro

Abigail Disney is among the superrich speaking out against income inequality. When Disney workers told her they were rationing insulin and sleeping in cars, she says, she felt an indescribable rage.

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Economy

What Selling Homes Online Says About Changes In The Global Economy

4:20pm June 28, 2019

by Jacob Goldstein

Tech companies are getting into the house-flipping business, buying up billions of dollars in homes from ordinary Americans. The companies are being funded in part by global investors.

Trump To Talk Trade With China's President At Crucial Weekend Meeting

7:47am June 28, 2019

NPR's Noel King talks to Clete Willems, former deputy director of the National Economic Council under President Trump, about Saturday's meeting at the G-20 summit in Japan.

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U.S. Sanctions Take A Toll On Ordinary Iranian Families

5:57am June 28, 2019

by Peter Kenyon

Iranians on vacation in Turkey discuss the hard times back home amid U.S. sanctions and pressure. For one couple, it makes it harder to see a son in the U.S.

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President Trump shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on Friday.

Trump Tempers His Tone After Arriving At G-20 Summit In Osaka

3:37am June 28, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump highlighted the positive during a series of meetings at the G-20 summit in Japan. Setting aside complaints about unfair trade, the president cheered stronger ties with U.S. allies.

Critics Question Trump Tax Plan Meant To Boost Struggling Communities

6:04am June 27, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

Amid a booming economy, some parts of the country still struggle. President Trump and lawmakers are promoting a tax program to boost investment in these areas even as questions remain on the benefits.

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Iranians, Already Dealing With Punishing Sanctions, Get Hit With More

9:49am June 26, 2019

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Gambrell of The Associated Press about the reaction inside Iran to newly imposed sanctions by the U.S.

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President Trump is due to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Japan this weekend, raising hopes the two leaders might call a truce in their trade war. The White House has downplayed expectations of a deal.

Deal Or No Deal? The Stakes Are High For Trump-Xi Trade Talks

7:23am June 26, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump is due to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this weekend, raising hopes the two leaders might call a truce in their trade war. The White House has downplayed expectations of a deal.

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Persistent Wet Weather Interferes With Midwest Farmers' Planting

6:20am June 26, 2019

by Nick Evans

After record flooding across the Midwest, some farmers are wrestling with whether to plant anything at all this season.

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