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Ray Meyer, Annica Trotter and Brian and Jennifer Barfield all were looking for work in 2011. Six years later, they are in different places and have different opinions on what they hope President Trump will say during Tuesday night's address.

What 4 Voters Want To Hear From President Trump In His Address

2:05pm February 28, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Three voted for Trump, one did not. The St. Louis residents all battled to come back from job losses in the wake of the Great Recession, and that experience shaped their view of the new president.

What 4 Voters Want To Hear From President Trump In His Address

2:05pm February 28, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Three voted for Trump, one did not. The St. Louis residents all battled to come back from job losses in the wake of the Great Recession, and that experience shaped their view of the new president.

In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts

1:25pm February 28, 2017

by Maanvi Singh

Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.

President Trump addresses a crowd during the debut of the new Dreamliner 787 at Boeing's South Carolina facilities on Feb. 17 in North Charleston. Trump uses Boeing as an example of his "America First" policies, but the plane parts come from all over.

Trump's 'America First' Agenda Marks Sharp Break In U.S. Economic Policy

12:41pm February 28, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump's plans, a rebuke of the prevailing push toward globalization, may overlook what's under the hood when it comes to manufacturing.

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There are hints that the Trump administration might require all federally-funded construction projects to be done not only with steel and concrete made in the U.S. but also with American-made equipment, like this Caterpillar backhoe.

For Construction Projects, 'Buying American' Means Higher Costs

9:14am February 28, 2017

by David Schaper

Trump has spoken about his commitment to "buy American and hire American." But what exactly does that mean? Some say it could mean higher costs for construction projects.

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President Trump, during his campaign, and House Speaker Paul Ryan have proposed reducing the number of tax brackets and lowering corporate tax rates.

What We Know About The Trump, House GOP Tax Plans So Far

5:01am February 28, 2017

by John Ydstie

Sweeping tax cuts, for businesses and individuals, will be at or near the top of the list for both the White House and the Republican-controlled Congress. A tax on imports may also be on the table.

Rexnord Finalizes Plans To Move Indianapolis Jobs To Mexico

4:38pm February 27, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with John Feltner, a machinist at the Rexnord plant in Indianapolis, which is moving operations to Mexico. President Trump took credit for preventing a Carrier plant, which is one mile away from the Rexnord plant, from moving some jobs to Mexico.

Vietnam's textile industry — and local markets like this one near the border with China — could benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

Minus The U.S., Asian Economic Powers Meet To Form Trade Deal

8:52am February 27, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, seen as China's response to the rival TPP, has benefited from a shift in American politics.

An Economist On The 'Miserable 21st Century'

8:28am February 25, 2017

Economist Nicholas Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute paints a bleak picture of the U.S. economy. He describes millions of Americans out of work, and addicted to drugs and screens.

Homeland Security chief John Kelly (from left), Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray and Mexican Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong spoke with reporters after initial meetings in Mexico City Thursday.

Amid U.S.-Mexico Strains, Tillerson And Kelly Take On 'Tough Trip'

7:53pm February 23, 2017

by Hannah Bloch

Talks between Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security chief John Kelly with their Mexican counterparts were intended to smooth out growing tensions between the two countries.