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Tariffs
Exemptions for steel tariffs are still in limbo
by
Amy Scott
and Phoebe Unterman
Oct 2, 2018
We check in with a stainless steel producer who is still trying to get reimbursed for tariffs he believes he wrongfully paid.
After NAFTA overhaul, Canada and Mexico turn to hammering out metal tariff deal
by
Erika Beras
Oct 2, 2018
The newly inked trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico resolves issues regarding pharmaceuticals and dairy — but that still the leaves the separate, unresolved feuds around steel and aluminum tariffs. How will the three countries use the NAFTA negotiations to influence how they figure out a metal tariff deal? Click the audio player […]
Mexican auto makers hopeful, with movement on U.S. trade agreement
Sep 27, 2018
But there are still obstacles ahead.
U.S.-imposed tariffs are hitting American firms’ bottom line
by
Renata Sago
Sep 27, 2018
The CEO of one of the nation’s largest automakers says metal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration earlier this year have cost his company $1 billion in profits and sales. Ford boss Jim Hackett made the comment at a gathering of business leaders in New York on Wednesday. The administration imposed the steel and aluminum […]
U.S. importer struggles to respond to trade war
by
Scott Tong
Sep 25, 2018
A California-based importer of Chinese-made auto part says he has no choice but to pass the cost of new U.S. tariffs onto consumers.
Iowa farmers' trade war reality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Sep 24, 2018
China and Canada were once two of the state's best customers. Iowa's agriculture secretary has some ideas about what to do next.
Here’s why the market is looking past the trade war
by
Justin Ho
Sep 20, 2018
As the trade conflict between the United States and China goes on, it can sometimes feel like there’s no end in sight. Just this week, the Trump administration announced plans to slap $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods on top of the $50 billion in duties already in place. We’re now talking about tariffs […]
For public good, not for profit.
Lumber trade dispute and tariffs boost U.S. wood products
by
Esther Honig
Sep 20, 2018
Prices for U.S. softwood lumber have jumped since tariffs against Canadian lumber took effect last year.
Businesses in China are optimistic despite rising tariffs
by
Jennifer Pak
Sep 20, 2018
With more taxes about to hit Chinese exports, companies at a Shanghai industrial fair assess their plans.
Alibaba takes back its promise to bring 1 million jobs to the U.S.
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 20, 2018
Founder Jack Ma says a friendly partnership no longer exists between China and America.