Business and Economic News

Trump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico
President Trump, who has insisted Aug. 1 is a firm deadline for countries around the world, said that "the complexities of a Deal with Mexico are somewhat different from other Nations."
Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn’t so simple
South Dakota rancher Calli Williams wants to benefit from high beef prices, but it's not so simple. She and her husband have faced challenges like drought, limited grass for grazing, and rising land costs.
Minnesota craft beer brewers feeling federal pressures
Bob Galligan, director of government and industry relations with the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to share a better sense of what’s affecting these small businesses.
Minnesota Historical Society lays off 36 people
The historical society said 36 staff members — some full-time, others, part-time or seasonal — are losing their jobs. 
The U.S. economy rebounds in second quarter — but tariffs skew picture
The U.S. economy grew this spring after a slowdown earlier this year. A report from the Commerce Department shows the nation's GDP grew at an annual rate of 3 percent in the second quarter of the year.
Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here’s what we know
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.