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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Trump pose for a photo Friday at the ancient Greek Theater in Taormina, Sicily, during Trump's first G-7 summit.

Trump Is Worried About The Trade Deficit With Germany. He Needn't Be

5:59pm May 30, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump tweeted on Tuesday that the U.S. has a "MASSIVE" trade deficit with Germany that is "very bad for the U.S." But this isn't at all the right way to think about trade deficits.

Trucks travel on an overpass to and from the World Trade Bridge, which links Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

Trump Tells Canada And Mexico He Will Renegotiate NAFTA, Not Withdraw From It

4:01pm April 27, 2017

by Mark Katkov

The president told reporters he would terminate the trade agreement if he's unable to make a fair deal "for our workers and our companies."

Piles of softwood lumber destined for export are stacked at a Canadian lumberyard in Richmond, British Columbia.

Trump Administration To Impose 20 Percent Tariff On Canadian Lumber

10:29am April 25, 2017

by Mark Katkov

In a dispute that dates back decades, the Trump administration announced it will levy a tariff on imports of softwood lumber from Canada, which is used primarily in housing construction.

What Will A Trump Presidency Mean For China?

10:19am November 10, 2016

by Rob Schmitz

Trump has threatened trade retaliation. And his presidency could herald new instability in the region if he pulls back on the U.S. security umbrella that's been in place since the end of World War II.

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Economists Warn: Trump 'Promotes Magical Thinking And Conspiracy Theories'

6:27pm November 01, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

A letter from 370 economists, including eight Nobel Prize winners, says the Republican presidential candidate has misled the country about trade, jobs and growth.

Marv Sepe is the chief operating officer of CTC Global in Irvine, Calif. The company manufactures high-capacity conductors for transmission lines.

In California, Curbing Trade Might Have Its Trade-Offs

1:56pm August 31, 2016

by Ben Bergman

What would happen to the U.S. economy if the next president sparked a trade war and the flow of goods was cut off? One place to look for an answer: California.

German Official Says U.S.-Europe Trade Talks Have Collapsed, Blames Washington

4:30pm August 28, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said talks over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership have "de facto failed." The climate for trade deals has soured on both sides of the Atlantic.

How Did Trump's and Clinton's Economic Policy Speeches Compare?

2:14pm August 13, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

While both candidates diverge vastly on many issues, they also have some surprising areas of agreement.

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Trade Opponents Leak Documents They Say Show Corporate Influence

6:38pm May 02, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Environmentalists opposed to a US-EU trade deal say documents they leaked prove corporations have too much say. But EU officials say that's "flatly wrong."

A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle

5:13pm April 23, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.