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What washing machine prices tell us about the impact of tariffs

by Tracey Samuelson
Apr 22, 2019
The cost of tariffs put on the appliances last year was passed on to U.S. consumers, according to new research.
Customers look at Maytag and Whirlpool washers and dryers in New York City.
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China's GDP is growing faster than expected. What does that mean for trade talks?

by Tracey Samuelson
Apr 17, 2019
The White House had argued that a weakening Chinese economy would give the U.S. an advantage in negotiations.
Vendors inside a fruit store wait for customers in Beijing in February. 
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More hurdles in place for America's farmers

by Kai Ryssdal and Liz Sanchez
Apr 15, 2019
Growers in the Midwest are coping with the trade war and bad weather.
Soybeans are harvested in 2018.
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One member of Congress is still taking on tariffs

by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Bennett Purser
Feb 4, 2019
"We're trying to make sure that we don't lose jobs and that we treat our American companies fairly," Rep. Jackie Walorski says.
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) visits a manufacturing facility in Wabash, Indiana.
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The trade war impacts everything from Apple to apples

by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Liz Sanchez
Jan 31, 2019
How the U.S.-China trade war is affecting agribusiness and the rest of the global economy.
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What if U.S.-China trade talks fail?

by Scott Tong
Jan 30, 2019
Chinese and American trade negotiators meet in Washington Wednesday and Thursday to achieve an amicable end to the two countries’ current trade tensions. It won’t be easy. Sure, the United States might lower tariffs in exchange for China taking more of U.S. fossil fuels and soybeans. But the talks could still fail. The Trump administration […]
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Goodyear CEO on the automotive industry and trade

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Jan 23, 2019
How economic and political situations are impacting the international tire and auto market
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Fed lifts rates for 4th time this year but sees fewer hikes

by Associated Press
Dec 19, 2018
The quarter-point hike, to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent, lifts the Fed’s benchmark rate to its highest point since 2008.
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington, DC, September 26, 2018.
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China's growth slowdown is more than what meets the eye

by Tracey Samuelson
Dec 14, 2018
We got some data out of China today that showed slowing growth in retail sales and factory output at three-year lows. Add to that some meh car sales and weak consumer sentiment. In short, economic growth is the world’s second largest economy is continuing to slow. Some of which is predictable, expected even, as the […]
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China suspends tariff hikes on $126 billion worth of U.S. cars, auto parts

by Associated Press
Dec 14, 2018
90 days is probably not enough time to resolve conflicts between Beijing and Washington, economists say.
China announced a 90-day suspension on Friday of tariff hikes on $126 billion worth of U.S. cars, trucks and auto parts.
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