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Canada protects its dairy industry. President Trump is tired of that.
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Emma Jacobs
Aug 30, 2018
The president has given Canada until Friday to sign on to a new trade agreement, but the dairy industry has been one of the prime sticking points during negotiations.
Talkin' trade war at the Minnesota State Fair
Aug 29, 2018
Nearly two million people visit the 12-day Minnesota State Fair every year. Visitors can take in live music, eat a lot of fried food and sweets, hop on carnival rides, and take in exhibits that celebrate the state’s agriculture industry. The fair is also a place for citizens to meet with their elected officials to discuss the big issues of the day, like a trade war.
Can Congress even approve a U.S.-Mexico trade deal that leaves out Canada?
Aug 28, 2018
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland was back in Washington on Tuesday, rejoining NAFTA negotiations with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer after weeks on the sidelines. The United States and Mexico have sketched out the beginnings of an agreement, and the question now is whether Canada can be brought into the deal. On Monday, President Donald […]
Can Canada get itself in on the NAFTA rewrite?
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Andy Uhler
Aug 28, 2018
On Monday, the United States and Mexico reached a tentative agreement on updates to the North American Free Trade Agreement. So now it’s Canada’s turn, right? Maybe. Today, Canada’s foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, is in Washington to get her country in on the NAFTA rewrite. The big sticking points? Dairy and infrastructure. Click on the […]
Trump administration details aid for farmers hurt by tariffs
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Amy Scott
Aug 27, 2018
The Trump administration announced details today of a $12 billion aid package for farmers hurt by the trade war. Retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other countries have hit soybean producers especially hard, with prices falling about $2 a bushel this summer. The aid package includes help for soybean, wheat and corn farmers, and dairy […]
Kenyan president comes to the White House
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Erika Beras
Aug 27, 2018
President Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s president, Uhuru Kenyatta, to the White House today. When it comes to trade and investment, there’s a lot for them to talk about. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Hundreds testify on impact of looming tariffs
Aug 23, 2018
The U.S. Trade Representative is holding hearings on $200 billion in proposed tariffs.
For public good, not for profit.
How to start resolving U.S.-China trade tensions
Aug 22, 2018
Negotiators should seek specific policy changes, trade experts say.
Target aims to stay competitive even after tariffs hit
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Erika Beras
Aug 22, 2018
Shares in Target hit an all-time high after the retailer reported second-quarter profits, revenue and sales that beat analysts’ projections — and an unprecedented increase in foot traffic through its stores. Target CEO Brian Cornell is so optimistic that he isn’t even worried about the effect of increased tariffs. The retailer has “a lot of […]
Chinese firms remain optimistic about U.S. trade
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Jennifer Pak
Aug 22, 2018
Despite current tensions, many businesses expect disruption to be short-lived.