Tariffs
What Does Mexico's Agreement With the United States Mean for Central American Migrants?
While the agreement is being celebrated as a victory by the Mexican government, it may come at the expense of those seeking refuge in the U.S.
The Empty Nationalism of Trump's Tariff Threats
Imposing tariffs on Mexican goods would have been harmful to the U.S. economy—and especially to Trump country.
The U.S. Is Using the Tariff Threat to Push Mexico to Accept Most Asylum Seekers
The Trump team is working on a "safe third country" agreement with Mexico, which would make migrants who travel through Mexico ineligible for asylum in the United States.
Trade Tensions Between the U.S. and China Are Hurting the American Tourism Industry
Customs data collected by the American agency show that the U.S. received 2.9 million Chinese visitors in 2018, down 5.7 percent from the year before.
Trump's Mexico Tariffs Could Start Another Trade War, Economists Warn
This round could be even more costly for U.S. agriculture and consumers.
What's Behind China's Hardline Stance in Trade Negotiations With the U.S.?
Relations between the two nations have deteriorated sharply in recent days, leading some to suggest that we are on the brink of a new cold war.
Trump's Plan to Bail Out Farmers During the Trade War Could Backfire
Corn and soybeans—the crops that have been hardest hit by the tariffs—are typically used for animal feed, not human consumption.
Millions of Acres of the Amazon Are at Risk Due to the Trade War Between the U.S. and China
The feud's effect on the soybean trade could be the main culprit behind increased destruction of the Amazon.
Trump's Trade War Has Hurt Midwestern Farmers. Now, They're Fighting Back.
A soybean farmer explains the challenges facing farmers if Trump's trade war continues.
How the Trade War Has Affected American Farmers
In his State of the Union address, Trump is likely to claim that his strategy balanced trade policy. But the state of the trade war indicates otherwise.
Despite Billions in Relief Payments, American Farmers Are Still Hurting From Trump's Tariffs
An economist explains how the trade conflict with China continues to harm American farmers as well as the overall economy.
On the Trail With Billie Sutton in South Dakota
Can a disabled former rodeo rider finally take the governor's mansion for the Democrats in South Dakota?
China Accuses the U.S. of 'Slander' for Saying It Engages in Unfair Trade Practices
A week after the United States and China began their trade war, the Chinese embassy is accusing the U.S. of "slander" for saying China engages in unfair trade practices that harm Americans.
What Will Be the Outcome of Trump's Trade War With China?
One analysis shows the White House's proposed tariffs will result in the loss of over 300,000 jobs.
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Trump Tariff Causes Solar Company to Halt $20 Million Investment
Trump intended for the tariff to protect American manufacturing jobs, but many in the American solar industry see it as a hindrance to solar panel production.
The Trump Administration's Solar Tariffs Could Stunt Industry Growth
The tariffs could eliminate up to 88,000 jobs on the installation side, according to one estimate.
