Economy

President Trump had called for wide-ranging restrictions on Chinese investment in U.S. companies. But after months of deliberation, the administration has opted to rely on a case-by-case review instead.

Trump Changes Course, Will Use Existing Law To Review Chinese Tech Investments

12:05pm June 27, 2018

The president had threatened executive action to crack down on Chinese investments, worrying investors. The administration now says it will rely on a case-by-case review instead.

Sen. Claire McCaskill On Tariffs' Impact

5:34am June 27, 2018

A Missouri company says it's laying off workers because of tariffs on metals. Sen. Claire McCaskill tells Steve Inskeep how tariffs are affecting jobs in her state and her re-election bid.

U.S Increases Economic Pressure On Iran

5:09am June 27, 2018

by Jackie Northam

As Iran reels from economic unrest, the U.S. is increasing pressure by warning that it will start punishing countries that buy Iranian oil, including giants like China and India.

Harley-Davidson Workers React To News Of Shifting Some Production Overseas

5:49pm June 26, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

Harley-Davidson says it's shifting production overseas because of increased tariffs on motorcycles sold in Europe. Some workers at the company could end up losing their jobs as a result. But they don't necessarily blame President Trump for what's happened.

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Demonstrators filled the streets of Tehran on Monday to protest economic downtown in Iran.

In Tehran, Economic Protests Flare As Iran's Currency Plunges

4:51pm June 26, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Demonstrators took to the streets in the capital this week, shutting down the capital city's sprawling Grand Bazaar and protesting outside the parliament.

Sallie Krawcheck speaks onstage at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women last year. She says when it comes to negotiating salary, "men ask and women don't."

Economy

Sallie Krawcheck on #MeToo, Dodd Frank & Cronuts

4:28pm June 26, 2018

by Stacey Vanek Smith

We play overrated/underrated with Sallie Krawcheck, Wall Street C-suite veteran and founder of Ellevest. She talks investing, women on Wall Street, and where to find the best BBQ.

'Squeezed' Explores Why America Is Getting Too Expensive For The Middle Class

1:54pm June 26, 2018

by Terry Gross

Author Alissa Quart writes that the costs of housing, child care, health care and college are outpacing salaries and threatening the livelihoods of middle class Americans.

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To Avoid EU Tariffs, Harley-Davidson Will Move Some Work Overseas

11:48am June 26, 2018

by Eleanor Beardsley

The EU tariffs follow President Trump's recent 25 percent tariffs on metals. Europe accounts for about 17 percent of Harley-Davidson's sales — France and Germany are its biggest markets.

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Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines are assembled at the company's plant in Menomonee Falls, Wis. Tariffs from the European Union are prompting the company to shift production of some motorcycles for the European market overseas.

Trump Urges Harley-Davidson Not To Shift More Production Overseas

8:17pm June 25, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

Harley-Davidson says new tariffs from the European Union are prompting the company to shift production of motorcycles sold in Europe overseas. The EU tariffs were in response to U.S. tariffs.

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Argentina fans gather in the streets of central Moscow on Wednesday ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Economy

The Beautiful Indicator

5:52pm June 25, 2018

Team Indicator takes on the World Cup. We drink, we cheer, we watch the game and, of course, we bring our economic indicators.