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Business and Economic News

Escalating trade war causing anxiety in America's heartland

Escalating trade war causing anxiety in America's heartland

"It's hard to concentrate on planting when you're constantly checking your phone to see if another (Trump) tweet has prompted a dip in the market," said soybean farmer Jamie Beyer, of Wheaton, Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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Escalating US-China trade war sends stocks plunging

Escalating US-China trade war sends stocks plunging

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 500 points Monday as investors sought shelter from an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
by Associated Press

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Trade row deepens as China ups tariffs on $60B in U.S. goods

Trade row deepens as China ups tariffs on $60B in U.S. goods

The Finance Ministry said Monday the new penalty duties of 5 percent to 25 percent on hundreds of U.S. products including batteries, spinach and coffee will take effect June 1.
by The Associated Press

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Journalist Cokie Roberts on social responsibility

Journalist Cokie Roberts on social responsibility

Emmy Award-winning journalist and commentator Cokie Roberts speaks about the ways we can contribute to making America -- and the world -- a better place.
by MPR News Staff

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When a business idea doesn't work out, how do you shut down a startup?

Want to launch a startup? There's a book for that -- or a few hundred. Figuring out what to do if your startup doesn't take off? That can be a daunting challenge, says Abigail Edgecliffe-Johnson.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Francesca Paris

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White House expects China to retaliate over trade tariffs

White House expects China to retaliate over trade tariffs

The U.S. is awaiting retaliation from China over increased tariffs, after talks in Washington ended without a deal on trade, the president's chief economic adviser said on Sunday.
by Associated Press

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U.S.-Canada border staffing transfers raise fear of delayed crossings

U.S.-Canada border staffing transfers raise fear of delayed crossings

Hundreds of border agents from across the U.S. are being temporarily transferred south ahead of the busy summer tourism season, worrying those along the northern border who rely on cross-border commerce.
by Associated Press

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New round of tariffs take a bigger bite of consumers' budget

New round of tariffs take a bigger bite of consumers' budget

The latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports are expected to hit more products U.S. consumers actually buy, and businesses say they have no choice but to pass the added costs on to consumers.
by Yuki Noguchi

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