Trump Opens State Visit, Needles Japan Over Trade Issues

JILL COLVIN and DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press May 25, 2019 He begins a largely ceremonial, four-day stint even as tensions over the trade imbalance remain high and the countries work toward a deal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chinese Envoy Says U.S. Trade Talks Continue After Tariffs Hike

The Associated Press May 11, 2019 As import duties increase to 25%, Vice Premier Liu He downplays the conflict, saying the lack of a deal is "just a small setback." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S.-China Talks Are About Much More Than Trade

By Marshall Auerbeck / Independent Media Institute May 7, 2019 Trump continues to shine a path for the GOP next year in crucial Rust Belt states—especially if Dems stick with the “free trade” mantra. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

China Upbeat Ahead of U.S. Trade Talks, but Differences Large

JOE McDONALD / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2019 The two sides are embroiled in a tariff fight over the Asian country's technology ambitions, which is causing global economic jitters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Says Koch Brothers Are ‘a Total Joke’ in GOP

ANNE FLAHERTY and KEN THOMAS / Associated Press Jul 31, 2018 The billionaire brothers disagree with the president on trade, and on what they see as his excessive government spending. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Announces Billions to Help Farmers Hurt by Trump Tariffs

KEN THOMAS, PAUL WISEMAN and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 24, 2018 The plan for $12 billion in emergency relief is quickly dismissed by some farm-state Republicans, who say farmers want markets for their crops, not government payoffs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

After Marathon Meeting, U.K. Leaders Endorse Brexit Trade Plan

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Jul 6, 2018 The proposal aims to keep the United Kingdom and the European Union in a free-trade zone for goods, but not for services, which make up the bulk of the British economy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Harley-Davidson, Stung by Tariffs, Shifts Some Production Overseas

The Associated Press Jun 25, 2018 The manufacturer says European Union tariffs on motorcycles exported from the U.S. have jumped between 6 percent and 31 percent, adding $2,200 to the price of the average motorcycle sent to EU countries. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Fish Wars’ Loom as Climate Change Warms Waters

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Jun 25, 2018 As cooler waters tempt fish to escape growing warmth, international agreements on fishing rights become outdated, heightening tensions between states. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Donald Trump’s Trade Wars Could Lead to a Great Depression

Nomi Prins / TomDispatch Jun 24, 2018 If you make enemies out of your friends and friends out of your enemies, where does that leave you? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Trump Is Trying to Save Jobs—in China

The Associated Press May 13, 2018 The president says he has ordered the Commerce Department to help get a Chinese telecommunications company "back into business" after the U.S. cut off access to its American suppliers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tourism’s Climate Footprint Expands

Tim Radford / Climate News Network May 9, 2018 Tourism‘s effect on the climate is formidable. The industry is not just big business, but a big carbon emitter as well, new research finds. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )