Business and Economic News

Trump wins key China trademark; Are Trump toilets a goner?
There's a Trump toilet, a Trump condom, a Trump pacemaker and even a Trump International Hotel among hundreds of trademarks in China that don't belong to Donald Trump.
Obamacare brought jobs to Indian country that could vanish with repeal
Many Native Americans have shifted to the Affordable Care Act for health coverage, and in rural Montana that's created jobs. The state could lose 3,000 health care jobs if the ACA is repealed.
Audit finds gaps in diversifying state hiring, contracting
The audit found Minnesota historically has had strong policies to promote equal opportunities for minorities and other targeted groups. But underfunding, inadequate staffing and insufficient data are impeding those efforts.
Fact check: Trump takes credit for jobs, arrests
President Trump is patting himself on the back for immigration and job-creation initiatives that started before he took office.
In Minneapolis, drivers found not at fault in an accident were still hit with penalties averaging 8 percent rate increases, according to a contested study from the Consumer Federation of America.
Most drivers don't expect to be hit with a rate hike on their auto insurance after a car accident that wasn't their fault. But a consumer group says it happens and often. And it's a problem.
Plastics tech makes composting easier. But will businesses get on board?
Companies are increasingly adopting cutlery and dishes that can be tossed in the compost along with food waste. But for some, it's still untenable financially and practically.
Trump vs. Nordstrom: The latest bout raising ethical concerns
The Seattle-based retailer earned Trump's ire by dropping his daughter Ivanka's clothing and accessory line. The implication, intended or not: Hurt my daughter's business and the Oval Office will come after you.
Dakota Access pipeline construction to restart 'immediately'
With the green light from the federal government, the company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline said Wednesday it plans to resume work immediately to finish the long-stalled project.