Import export

In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama proposed new trade talks with the EU. How are leaders in Europe reacting?

The nation’s trade deficit plunged in December, likely giving the U.S. economy an unexpected boost to round out the year.

Other countries may not be buying as much of our stuff, but our buying more of theirs is an indication of consumer strength.

New data for the month of November show the U.S. trade deficit has hit its widest point in seven months -- but could that be a good thing?

The U.S. is importing less oil, and that will continue into next year. The Energy Information Administration expects the lowest oil import levels in 25 years.

A deal has been reached to end an eight day strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which handle almost half of all the cargo that arrives by sea in this country.