Trade

Samsung has lost more than a billion dollars in market value this morning after the White House overturned a patent victory for the company that favors rival Apple.

Annual talks in Washington bring top government officials and business leaders together.

Recent revelations about the U.S. bugging European embassies have left some EU lawmakers furious -- apparently. But some argue that eavesdropping is ubiquitous and say that all will be forgotten in the cause of free trade.

Trades like plumbing, welding, and metal work are in heavy demand as the construction industry recovers from the recession.

President Obama visits Mexico today and will hold talks with President Enrique Pena de Nieto. Among the likely topics: Mexico's vast oil and gas reserves. Production could increase with foreign funding, but that is a touchy move in Mexico.

The president has nominated Penny Pritzker to run the Commerce Department, and Michael Froman as the next U.S. trade representative.

The trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union mentioned in President Obama's State of the Union speech could be profitable for both parties. It may be hard to achieve because of differences in outlook.

Two decades after its passage, the debate continues over the trade pact among the US, Mexico and Canada.

As China changes leaders this week, opinions on the future of China's economy differ widely among analysts. Those bearish on China say it's crash may already be here.

Across the world in China, American expats spent this morning watching election returns at an event hosted by the Shanghai chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.