Economy

Indiana Working-Class Voters Hope Trump Will Deliver On Jobs Promises

8:42am November 12, 2016

by David Schaper

Donald Trump's victory in Indiana was even bigger than expected. Now, blue collar workers have high hopes that Trump can bolster manufacturing and bring back jobs from overseas, as promised.

After Big Promises, Where Do Trump's Plans For Economy Stand?

8:42am November 12, 2016

The president-elect vowed faster economic growth through business tax cuts and leasing federal lands for energy developments. Scott Simon speaks to economist Stephen Moore, one of Trump's advisors.

5 Big Foreign Policy Challenges For President-Elect Trump

7:09am November 12, 2016

by NPR Staff

NPR journalists around the world weigh in on some of the most pressing international issues facing President-elect Donald Trump — from trade with China, relations with Russia and fighting ISIS.

Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech.

Episode 735: President Trump

10:26pm November 11, 2016

Candidates promise all kinds of things. But once they get into office, it's not always possible to carry through on them. We ask, can Trump do the things he's pledged to do?

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Economy

Obama Isn't Expected To Push Congress On Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal

9:07pm November 11, 2016

by Jackie Northam

Republicans already have said they won't consider it in the lame-duck session. The pact would eliminate many tariffs and support tough protections for things like copyrights and intellectual property.

Invited guests cheer for Donald Trump during a campaign event Nov. 1 in Valley Forge, Pa.

Trump Won Their Vote. Now They Want Him To Meet Expectations

6:41pm November 11, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Residents of rural Pennsylvania turned to Donald Trump after feeling a growing level of economic anxiety. But they're going to be watching to see if he follows through on his promises in Washington.

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Trump's Victory Elevates Hopes For People In Coal Country

6:41pm November 11, 2016

by Stephanie Joyce

Coal country is celebrating Donald Trump's victory. Support for Trump was strong from Appalachia to Wyoming, and now that he has been elected, people have high hopes about what he, and the Republican Congress, can do to turn around coal's fortunes.

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After 22 Years, Is NAFTA Headed Back To The Drawing Board?

6:22pm November 11, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

NAFTA has long united the economies of the United States, Mexico and Canada. With Donald Trump headed to the White House, trade partners say they're open to talks.

Trump's Plan For Clean Coal Could Put The Brakes On Natural Gas

4:21pm November 11, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

President-elect Donald Trump's energy plan includes a promise to develop clean coal. Clean coal is a technology that has struggled for years and is unlikely to be competitive with cheap natural gas.

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Major changes to individual health coverage provided through the Obamacare marketplaces won't happen overnight.

Worrying About Your Exchange Coverage? Obamacare Repeal Would Take A While

2:27pm November 11, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

Republican efforts to get rid of the Affordable Care Act are expected to take time to work through Congress. There are also indications the new administration would give consumers time to adjust.