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How fast did the economy grow? Forecasts are all over the place

How fast did the economy grow? Forecasts are all over the place

President Trump is eager to tout a fast-growing economy, boosted by the tax cuts he pushed through Congress. That makes Friday's report on gross domestic product a highly anticipated news event.
by Jim Zarroli

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Trump, European Union leaders pull back from trade war

Trump, European Union leaders pull back from trade war

President Donald Trump says the United States and the European Union have agreed to work toward "zero tariffs" and "zero subsidies" on non-automobile goods.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota to e-retailers: Start collecting taxes soon

Minnesota to e-retailers: Start collecting taxes soon

Minnesota's Department of Revenue said e-retailers have until Oct. 1 to start collecting and turning over sales taxes in connection with Minnesota purchases.
by Brian Bakst

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China's Xi warns of 'unilateralism' in US trade dispute

China's Xi warns of 'unilateralism' in US trade dispute

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the world faces "a choice between cooperation and confrontation" in remarks critical of escalating U.S. tariffs on goods from China and other major trading partners.
by Associated Press

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EU officials to meet Trump, wielding a $20-billion threat

EU officials to meet Trump, wielding a $20-billion threat

Top European Union officials were going into a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warning they are ready to put tariffs on $20 billion of American goods if he puts duties on car imports.
by Associated Press

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Ivanka Trump's clothing company shutting down

Ivanka Trump's clothing company shutting down

Ivanka Trump's clothing company is shutting down after some stores dropped her line and she decided ethics restrictions were holding back its ability.
by Associated Press

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Trump tapping $12B to help farmers affected by tariffs

Trump tapping $12B to help farmers affected by tariffs

The government announced a $12 billion plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China and other trading partners.
by Associated Press

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