New China Tariffs Go Into Effect
The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on more than $100 billion worth of Chinese imports. It's the latest escalation in the ongoing trade war.
Economy
Hey, Look What's New At The State Fair: The Federal Reserve
Beyond animals and fun foods, the Minnesota State Fair has a new attraction this year: the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. It's giving away (shredded) money and information about what the bank does.
Economy Update
NPR's Scott Simon checks in on the economy with U.S. economist Tiffany Wilding of PIMCO investment managers.
Dairy Farmers Hurt By Trade War
Exports of U.S. dairy products to China have dropped more than 50% because of the trade war. The U.S. is losing out at a time when Chinese consumers are eating more cheese and drinking more milk.
China Falls Out Of Fashion For Some U.S. Brands
As the trade war drags on, more manufacturers are looking to relocate from China to avoid Trump's tariffs. A firm that sells Isaac Mizrahi's clothing line has already shifted much of its production.
1A Across America: A Conversation With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
We ask him your questions. We also discuss corndogs.
Tapping Into Minnesota’s Craft Beer Boom
You can find cake-, lavender- and dill pickle-flavored beers in the North Star State.
American Farmers Are Paying A Price For Trump’s Tariffs
Could this dispute hasten the end of the family farm?
1A Across America: How U.S. Cities Are Tackling The Affordable Housing Crisis
With rents at historic highs in many U.S. cities, some civic leaders bet that denser housing could be the fix.
Beijing Responds To Trump's Tweets On U.S-China Trade War
NPR's David Greene talks to China-based business consultant James McGregor about Beijing's response to President Trump's tweets, and what that reveals about its stance toward the trade war.