Jun 19, 2020

On U.S.-China trade tensions

President Donald Trump has renewed a threat of "complete decoupling" from China. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Conflicting signs today on whether or not the U.S. and China are reconciling trade differences. Also, a breakdown in Canada-China relations. And, a DACA recipient on what Thursday's Supreme Court ruling means for him.

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Where do the U.S. and China stand on trade?

by Nova Safo

Jun 19, 2020

President Trump renewed threats to cut economic ties with China, yet there's reportedly a new deal for China to buy more U.S. farm goods.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the president's 2020 trade policy agenda on June 17, 2020.

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DACA recipient on Supreme Court decision: "I don't think it's enough"

by Rose Conlon

Jun 19, 2020

For Carlos Rodriguez Cortez, the ruling is a relief for now, but "it being repealed later on is still a very viable thing that can happen."

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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