Trump's Draft Proposal Makes Tweaks To NAFTA
During the election campaign President Trump threatened to pull out of NAFTA, which he called the worst trade deal in U.S. history. But he may take a more temperate approach.
ECONOMY
Amid Talk Of Tariffs, What Happens To Companies That Straddle The Border?
President Trump has called NAFTA a "catastrophe" and threatened to impose a border tax on Mexican imports. How does that impact produce companies with operations on both sides of the border?
Trump Economic Adviser Gary Cohn At Odds With Inner Circle
Gary Cohn was a dyslexic kid from an immigrant family in Cleveland who rose to lead Goldman Sachs. Now he's becoming perhaps the most powerful voice for economic policy in the Trump White House.
How The Case Of The 'Snuggie' Impacts Tariffs And Trade
Last month the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on a question with millions of dollars at stake: Is the Snuggie a blanket with sleeves or a sleeved garment that looks like a blanket?
Brexit Gets Real: Prime Minister May Has Triggered U.K.'s Exit From EU
"This is an historic moment, from which there can be no turning back. Britain is leaving the European Union," British Prime Minister Theresa May tells the House of Commons.
Stanford Professor Loses Political Battle To Simplify Tax Filing Process
A tax law professor tries to change the way we pay our taxes, so it is easy and painless. His system has been tested and it works. But when he tried to convince California to adopt it, he had to square off with well-funded lobbyists and political power brokers.
What Trump Misses About Energy Jobs In America
The president on Tuesday signed an executive order with the intention of helping bring back coal jobs. But clean energy jobs, like solar, have taken off, far outpacing coal.
Tired Of Promises, A Struggling Small Town Wants Problems Solved
There's a lot of talk about how to revive small towns, especially in the rural Midwest, which Donald Trump carried easily. Visit Cairo, Ill., and at times it feels like a place on life support.
With Fewer Available H-2B Visas, Employers Struggle To Find Seasonal Workers
The number of H-2B visas available to foreigners seeking work in the U.S. is down from last year. A Maine hotel owner is among those worried about finding enough workers to stay open over the summer.
AP Calculates North Carolina's 'Bathroom Bill' Will Cost More Than $3.7 Billion
The Associated Press tallied up business lost because of the controversial law, based on interviews and public records. The AP says its estimate of $3.76 billion over 12 years is probably low.