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In the red vs. blue political struggle, which areas are seeing more job growth?

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin and Redmond Carolipio
Aug 13, 2018
Many voters backed President Donald Trump on the promise of new job growth in their respective parts of the country. But a report from the Associated Press shows that hasn't been the case – instead, it's the places who backed Clinton in 2016 that are reaping the benefits of rising employment.
Nick Dindash, 78, who supports Donald Trump, poses for a portrait at his home back on Aug. 13, 2016 in Windber, Pennsylvania. The small Western Pennsylvania town of just over 4,000 residents was founded as a company town for nearby coal mines, most of which have closed.
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Turkey shaken by financial fears, Trump rattles it further

by Associated Press
Aug 10, 2018
Trump tweeted that he had authorized the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs “with respect to Turkey.”
A view of Turkish Lira.
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Sen. Pat Toomey: Congress is a "helpless bystander" when it comes to tariffs

by Tracey Samuelson
Jul 26, 2018
"It's gotten to the point where a president can, in complete compliance with the law, invoke national security and slap tariffs on our closest allies and friends," Toomey said.
A view of the U.S. Capitol.
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Trump plans emergency aid to farmers affected by his tariffs

by Associated Press
Jul 24, 2018
However, the funding may need to be approved by Congress and the aid would be temporary.
A farmer named Terry Davidson walks through his soy fields in Harvard, Illinois on July 6 — the same day China imposed retaliatory tariffs aimed at the US soybean market.
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How the American brand is faring on the global stage

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jul 19, 2018
Trump's anti-immigration talk is doing some long-term damage to the nation's brand strength, one analyst says.
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Trump, on U.K. visit, blasts May's Brexit plan

by Jed Kim
Jul 13, 2018
British politicians from the left and right have condemned blunt comments on Brexit made by President Trump yesterday. The president is in the U.K. for his first official visit since taking office. In an interview with the tabloid newspaper “The Sun,” Trump said Prime Minister Theresa May was “wrecking Brexit.” He also cast doubt on the prospects for any […]
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These U.S.-China tariffs might not be here to stay

by David Brancaccio and Janet Nguyen
Jul 6, 2018
One expert says this is a negotiating tactic from President Donald Trump.
Farmer John Duffy loads soybeans from his grain bin onto a truck before taking them to a grain elevator on June 13, 2018 in Dwight, Illinois.
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NATO and global military defense during the era of the Trump administration

by David Brancaccio
Jul 3, 2018
Douglas Lute, U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration provides insights ahead of the NATO meeting.
A view of world leaders during a NATO summit in May of last year.
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How China is building a parallel tech economy with or without the U.S.

by Molly Wood and Jennifer Pak
Jun 28, 2018
China's Made in 2025 plan is big. Should the America be worried?
People gather at a Huawei stand during the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai on June 13.
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Charting the future: Marketplace at Aspen Ideas 2018

"The government is often the underdog," the U.S. assistant attorney general says

by David Brancaccio and Danielle Chiriguayo
Jun 27, 2018
Makan Delrahim talks about the Justice Department's losing bid to block the AT&T-Time Warner merger, along with other antitrust cases.
“We don't have a 24-hour dedicated news channel to go out and spin your case to the American public and judges and others as some merging parties might,” says Makan Delrahim, pictured above at the Aspen Ideas Festival, of the loss of the AT&T-Time Warner case.
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