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How a second Trump presidency may influence economies abroad

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Ariana Rosas

Nov 14, 2024

To learn more, "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio spoke with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist magazine.

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Despite looming tariffs and "the worst harvest I've ever had," Iowa farmer remains optimistic

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Nov 8, 2024

Corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is preparing for new tariffs from a second Trump administration.

April Hemmes says farmers like her are "running scared" because over half of their soybeans are exported to China.

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More tariffs may be coming under Trump

by Kristin Schwab

Nov 6, 2024

Here's what tariffs on goods from China and elsewhere have already meant for businesses and consumers since his first term.

In the past, tariffs have raised prices for American consumers and businesses.

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With the election looming, uncertainty in Mexico around trade

by David Brancaccio and Ariana Rosas

Oct 24, 2024

In recent years, Mexico has become a key outpost for Chinese firms looking to expand their manufacturing centers closer to the American markets.

Trucks queue to cross into the United States at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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How trade-oriented is the U.S. economy?

by Maria Hollenhorst

Jul 10, 2024

Compared to many other countries, the U.S. trade-to-GDP ratio is below the global average. But the explanation is complicated.

The U.S. imports and exports hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of goods and services ever year, but international trade accounts for a relatively low percentage of GDP.

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For a profitable barge line on the Mississippi, it is "still too expensive to grow"

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Jul 25, 2023

"Even though our business is good, we're not seeing any growth," said Austin Golding, CEO of Golding Barge Lines in Mississippi.

Golding has also been working to improve work-life balance for his employees, saying, "When I ask you to come live at work, and work floats around the country, that's a big ask."

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When Yellen gets to China, just sitting down and talking will indicate progress

by Kimberly Adams

Jul 3, 2023

But there's no shortage of issues to discuss between the world's two largest economies.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with Chinese officials this week.

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Boosting chip production is “an investment in America’s national security,” Commerce secretary says

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Apr 25, 2023

“The stakes are so high” when it comes to making the U.S. a leader in this key technology, says Gina Raimondo.

“The stakes are so high” when it comes to making the U.S. a leader in semiconductors, says Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

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Will Britain’s new trade deal with the Pacific Rim make a success out of Brexit?

by Stephen Beard

Apr 20, 2023

Some say U.K. membership of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will make up for any trade lost with the European Union after Brexit. But others have their doubts.

Above, signatories of CPTPP in 2018. Combined, the countries included are slated to account for 54% of global economic growth in the decades ahead.

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In China's most locked-down city, business can resume but recovery is a long way off

by Jennifer Pak

Feb 21, 2023

The Chinese city of Ruili, on the border with Myanmar, has had more lockdowns than almost any other place in China.

A jade seller and two women stare at their cellphones in Ruili. Vendors are trickling back to the Jiegao jade market, but customers are few and far between.

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