ECONOMY
Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.8 Percent, Lowest Since 2000
The economy gained a stronger-than-expected 223,000 jobs and the unemployment rate edged down to an 18-year low. President Trump hinted at a strong report more than an hour before its release.
Boeing Workers At South Carolina Plant Vote To Unionize
The flight line workers will be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union, despite intense resistance from Boeing.
On Trade, Trump Administration Likes to Leave Other Countries Guessing
On issues such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and steel and aluminum tariffs, flip-flops and mixed messaging make it hard to discern a coherent U.S. trade policy.
U.S. Jobless Rate Drops To 3.8 Percent
Employers added 223,000 jobs in May as hiring showed a healthy pickup from the prior month. President Trump created controversy by tweeting beforehand that he looked forward to the report coming out.
Canada Retaliates After The U.S. Hits It With Tariffs On Steel
Canada is complaining loudly about President Trump's decision to slap its steel exports to the U.S. with a 25 percent tariff. David Greene talks to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
EU, Canada And Mexico Threaten Tariffs To Retaliate Against U.S.
The Trump administration's latest move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the U.S.'s biggest strategic and trade partners has touched off a barrage of criticism and retaliation.
Sears Will Close 72 More Stores, After Quarterly Sales Drop Nearly 12 Percent
Sears Holdings Corp., which controls both Sears and Kmart, says it has "identified approximately 100 non-profitable stores." The company has not yet announced which ones will close.
The EU Steels For Tariffs
The U.S. rebuffed EU efforts to get an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs due to take effect at the end of this week. Rachel Martin talks with EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan.
Federal Reserve Proposes Changes To Volcker Rule
The Federal Reserve has voted to consider changes to the Volcker rule, which blocks banks from trying to make money with speculative investments.