Business and Economic News

New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses
The data from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s Center for Indian Country Development hopes to enable further research about businesses owned by tribal governments, which has been historically understudied.
Our Canada Connections: How some Canadians are responding to Trump's tariffs
MPR News hosts Angela Davis and Chris Farrell for their special, “Our Canada Connections.” Find out how some Canadians are talking about Americans since President Donald Trump announced changes to U.S. tariff policies.
In Thunder Bay, Canadians shift from economic anger to action over U.S. tariffs 
After months of tariff threats and taunting from President Donald Trump, Canadians have had it. Canadian consumers and businesses are showing their displeasure with their wallets as they deal with new costs and political chaos imposed on them.  
Reporter’s notebook: Hey Canada, we know relations are strained. Can we talk?
Political threats, taunts and tariffs are changing how Canadians think about Americans. Relations are strained but not broken, yet. MPR News host Angela Davis led a road trip to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to listen. Here’s what she heard.
Conservation group names Mississippi ‘most endangered’ U.S. river
The group American Rivers says the Mississippi faces threats including increased flooding and inadequate disaster prevention and response. In Minnesota, one environmental advocate says not much has been done to move the needle on the biggest source of pollution in the river — agriculture.
JBS Worthington plant workers demand safer work conditions
As the Trump administration sets the stage for faster processing speeds at pork and poultry plants, meatpacking workers at JBS Foods in Worthington are demanding safer work conditions in a new contract