Jobs: 10 Questions in 10 Minutes
It's jobs Friday! For a comprehensive mid-year update on the labor market, we ask labor economist Betsey Stevenson ten questions in ten minutes.
Economy
China Says U.S. Has Begun 'Largest Trade War' In History, Retaliates With Tariffs
At midnight, U.S. tariffs took effect on $34 billion worth of imported Chinese goods — and Beijing responded quickly. The tit for tat marks a significant escalation in the countries' trade dispute.
U.S. Added 213,000 Jobs In June
The government's June jobs report beat expectations with another 213,000 jobs added. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4 percent with more people entering the workforce.
Trump Aims Tariffs At Chinese Companies, But Other Firms Will Also Feel The Pain
A new round of tariffs began Friday. The cost of the levies is likely to ripple through the complex global supply chains that make up much of the trade between the U.S. and China.
For Young Workers In Central Appalachia Job Options Are Slim
Despite a recent upturn in the industry, it's still difficult for young people to secure jobs working in coal. Embedded's Kelly McEvers and Chris Benderev report on a man from Central Appalachia.
The Long French Goodbye
A quirk in French labor law makes it especially difficult for a company to lay off its employees. It's a system designed to protect workers, but it also has consequences for the rest of the economy.
Northwest Ranchers Have Beef With Trump's Trade Wars, But Still Support Him
Tariffs are hitting U.S. beef exports this week. Ranchers across the West are bracing to lose money — but many still proudly back the president.
America's Next Top Rest Stop: An App Compiles The Best Gas Station Bathrooms
Millions of Americans are hitting the roads for the holiday. With road trips come pit stops, and fuel price tracker Gas Buddy has compiled a list of the best bathrooms using user reviews.
Star Spangled Indicator
Flags: symbol of a country, patriotic rallying cry, and a telling economic indicator. Today on the show, a factory in China that makes American flags, and what it tells us about the modern economy.
Glencore Shares Dive After Subpoena From Justice Department
The Swiss mining and commodities trading giant disclosed that a unit received a subpoena from the Justice Department over questions about compliance with anti-corruption and money laundering laws.