Trade Is An Identity Issue, And Trump Knows It
In politics, trade means manufacturing, and manufacturing means America — a very particular, nostalgia-laden version of America.
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U.S. Signs Off On Tariffs, Angering Trade Partners
The administration's plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum has been met by near universal criticism from around the globe.
Trump Plan To Impose Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Raises Trade War Fears
The president promised steel and aluminum executives that he will levy tariffs on imports of their products in coming weeks. The tariffs will be 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum.
Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing
Many U.S. businesses say they're treated unfairly in China. And there are concerns about Chinese acquisitions of U.S. companies.
Buffalo Area Warily Eyes The Renegotiation Of NAFTA
Global trade has cost the region plenty of manufacturing jobs over the years, but today a lot of companies have learned how to take advantage of the trade agreement.
Efforts To Rewrite NAFTA Not Going Well; Next Round of Talks Delayed
For months, the United States, Canada and Mexico have been trying to rewrite terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement. But White House demands have led to frustrations that may threaten NAFTA.
In Solar Trade Dispute, Will Proposed Tariffs Cost Industry Jobs?
Testing President Trump's promise to get tough on trade, two U.S. solar panel manufacturers are seeking to impose a tariff on panels made overseas. But many in the industry warn it could cost jobs.
Bannon, Unplugged: White House Strategist Pushes Trade Agenda, Undercuts Colleagues
Steve Bannon called a liberal journalist to talk China, white nationalism and his "fight" with others in the administration. "They're wetting themselves," he says of his State Department rivals.
Trump Turns To 43-Year-Old 'America First' Trade Law To Pressure China
President Trump asked his top trade adviser to determine whether to launch a probe into Chinese trade practices, particularly those forcing U.S. companies in China to turn over intellectual property.
NAFTA's 'Broken Promises': These Farmers Say They Got The Raw End Of Trade Deal
From Florida tomato growers to Montana cattle ranchers, some bruised by NAFTA think it has favored agribusiness over small-scale farms, lowered environmental standards and made it harder to compete.