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Business and Economic News

Listen: Why are job and wage growth so slow?

Within the first month of his presidency, Donald Trump said he was prioritizing "getting Americans back to work." But what is it actually like to work in the U.S. right now?
by MPR News Staff

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The future of U.S. trade with Canada

What is the relationship between the two countries now, and how might it change with the Trump administration?
by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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Minnesota farm and ag delegation in Cuba amid changing U.S. policy

Minnesota farm and ag delegation in Cuba amid changing U.S. policy

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is in Cuba week with a delegation of Minnesota officials, farmers, and agribusiness leaders. The trip is meant to help spur agricultural sales to the country and has been in the works for months.
by MPR News Staff

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Some Mpls. businesses worry $15 minimum wage will cost them

Some Mpls. businesses worry $15 minimum wage will cost them

Supporters say a higher hourly wage will benefit low-income workers especially. Some critics warn it will force employers to make some hard decisions. The City Council hears public testimony on the plan today.
by Brandt Williams

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Are more toll roads in Minnesota's future?

Are more toll roads in Minnesota's future?

State lawmakers want MnDOT to study toll roads. It's an idea that seems in line with President Donald Trump's vision for transportation, but some state leaders say toll roads aren't the answer for Minnesota.
by Brian Bakst

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Political junkie talks health care and Georgia's special election

Democrats lost a special election in Georgia yesterday that they desperately wanted to win. Republicans in Washington DC are cooking up a healthcare bill in secret. Political Junkie Ken Rudin analyzes this and all the latest political news with MPR News host Kerri Miller.
by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure

Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure

In a statement, the 40-year-old co-founder said his resignation would help Uber go back to building "rather than be distracted with another fight," an apparent reference to efforts on the board to oust him.
by The Associated Press

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When is it 'terrorism'? How the media covers attacks by Muslim perpetrators

When is it 'terrorism'? How the media covers attacks by Muslim perpetrators

In the last five years, just 12 percent of terrorist attacks in the U.S. were carried out by Muslims. More than 50 percent were perpetrated by far right extremists. So why the media focus on "Islamic terrorism"?
by Shankar Vedantam, Maggie Penman, Renee Klahr, Jennifer Schmidt, Tara Boyle and Rhaina Cohen

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Attention holiday shoppers: UPS to add delivery surcharges

Attention holiday shoppers: UPS to add delivery surcharges

UPS plans to charge retailers a fee for orders placed around Black Friday and Christmas. Retailers now have to decide whether they will raise shipping fees on consumer orders.
by Doreen McCallister

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