China Posts Record Month For Trade Thanks To Homebound, Bored Americans
China's trade surplus hit a record in November as exports to the U.S. soared by 46%. U.S. exports to China are also growing, but not as quickly.
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U.S. Lobster Dealers Hope To Claw Back Market Share In Europe
A new trade deal with Europe lifts tariffs that had put American lobster producers at a competitive disadvantage.
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.
Trump Has Stolen Democrats' Playbook On Trade
When it comes to trade, Trump and the Democrats sound a lot alike. "It's like Donald Trump has co-opted Democratic trade policy," one analyst says. So how do his opponents differentiate themselves?
U.S. Companies In China Get Caught In The Trade War Crossfire
President Trump recently tweeted that American companies would be better off without China. But many American companies earn a significant portion of their profits there.
Tomato Truce: U.S. And Mexico Strike A Deal On Imports
The U.S. agreed to lift tariffs on imported tomatoes from Mexico. But importers warn that stepped-up inspections could still create bottlenecks, limiting supplies and raising produce prices.
Get Ready For Higher Prices If New Tariffs Hit Goods From China, Retailers Warn
Retailers predict rising prices if President Trump goes through with his threat to add new tariffs to Chinese imports. Meanwhile, the White House announced a deal to boost beef exports.
No U.S.-China Trade Deal Yet; Talks To Resume In September
The White House called the brief talks in Shanghai this week between top U.S. and Chinese officials "constructive" and said negotiations are expected to pick up again in early September.
As U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume, A Deal Remains Uncertain
U.S. trade negotiators are heading to Shanghai for talks with their Chinese counterparts this week, but there appears to be little pressure for a settlement in the year-old conflict.
Hiring Rebounds In June As Employers Add 224,000 Jobs
Job growth rebounded strongly last month as employers added 224,000 jobs. That followed a disappointing May when employers added just 72,000 jobs.