Friday News Roundup - Domestic
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Economy
News Brief: John Bolton's National Security Views, Chinese Tariffs, Gun Control March
President Trump says John Bolton, noted for his hawkish views, will be his new national security adviser. Also, Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports and we preview a march for gun control.
Trump Orders Stiff Tariffs On China, In Hopes Of Cutting Trade Gap By $50 Billion
Trump ordered stiff new tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports in response to what the White House calls China's unfair treatment of U.S. technology.
Dow Drops 724 Points Amid Fears Of A U.S. Trade War With China
The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled nearly 3 percent Thursday after the Trump administration announced plans to impose tariffs on Chinese imports.
What Newly Proposed Tariffs On China Mean For The U.S. Business Community
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Erin Ennis, Vice-President of the US-China Business Council, about the White House proposal for tariffs on China. She talks about how the proposed tariffs concern American companies doing business with China.
'Consumer Reports' Finds Dangerous Dressers In All Sizes And Shapes
Furniture tip-overs kill multiple children every year. A nonprofit group tested a range of dressers and found there was no way for consumers to tell by looking whether a dresser would be stable.
5 Ways China May Try To Win A Trade War With The U.S.
After President Trump unleashes new tariffs, China has a number of key U.S. imports — from soybeans to airplanes and iPhones — that it can choose to strike back against.
As Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect, WH Considers Trade Sanctions On China
It's a big week for trade policy as new steel and aluminum tariffs take effect and the White House mulls tariffs on a wide range of exports from China.
Fed Raises Interest Rates Again As New Chairman Steps Into Spotlight
The central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time under Jerome Powell, announcing a quarter-percentage-point hike. Economists wonder if faster growth will mean more aggressive hikes.