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May 13, 2019 5:39 AM

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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May 13, 2019 12:00 AM

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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May 12, 2019 5:45 PM

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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May 12, 2019 4:40 PM

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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May 12, 2019 12:55 PM

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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May 11, 2019 3:05 PM

As flood waters recede, Shepard and Warner roads reopen in St. Paul

After a closure of nearly seven weeks due to flooding, a long stretch of Shepard and Warner roads along the Mississippi River in St. Paul is back open to traffic.

by Andrew Krueger

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May 10, 2019 5:33 AM

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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May 10, 2019 5:30 AM

U.S. hikes tariffs on Chinese imports, as tense trade talks continue

U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese consumer and business products increased to 25 percent from 10 percent on Friday morning, raising the stakes between the world's two largest economies.

by Jim Zarroli, Sasha Ingber and Richard Gonzales

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May 9, 2019 4:30 PM

In visit to Minnesota, Pence touts Trump trade policy

During stops in Glyndon, Minn., and St. Paul, Vice President Mike Pence tried to build support for President Trump's tariffs and his plan to replace NAFTA.

by Mark Zdechlik