Business and Economic News

Global food in a 'farm-to-table' world
MPR's Chris Farrell leads a conversation on food security and sustainability with representatives from Cargill, Ecolab and the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment.
GOP: Trump budget plan cuts both too deeply and not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who once headed the panel responsible for the foreign assistance budget, told reporters that Trump's cuts to foreign aid probably couldn't pass muster on Capitol Hill.
After video of dispute with driver, Uber CEO says he needs to 'grow up'
Travis Kalanick apologized Tuesday for his actions in a video posted this week, in which Kalanick had a heated argument with an Uber driver after the driver raised complaints about pay.
Fufu and Frosted Flakes: St. Paul ethnic market moves beyond niche
Owners of Ha Tien market believe they can build ties to their east side neighbors and boost profits by adding traditional American fare to the global foods they stock now for their diverse customers.
Repeal of anti-corruption rule may hurt national security, critics warn
The repealed Securities and Exchange Commission rule required oil, gas and mining companies to disclose overseas payments. It was meant to promote transparency in countries riddled with corruption.
Target rattles Wall Street with weak quarter, outlook
Target reported a 43 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit and weak store sales overshadowed an improving online performance.
Ross confirmed as commerce secretary
Wilbur Ross, 79, made his fortune buying distressed companies and restoring them to health. Criticized by some as a "vulture capitalist," Ross received the support of the United Steelworkers union.
Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. pleaded guilty to fraud Monday and agreed to pay $1 billion in penalties for concealing an air bag defect blamed for at least 16 deaths, most of them in the U.S.