U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Discusses Ongoing Trade Talks With China
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer ahead of his return to China for continued trade talks.
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What It Means That A Possible Recession Signal Flashed On Wall Street Last Week
A possible recession signal flashed on Friday. It's called an inverted yield curve. Many economists believe that when yields on long and short term treasury debt invert, a downturn is likely to follow.
Spotify's Long, Winding Road To India
Spotify recently launched in India, but that path was long and complicated. We take the experience of Spotify and use it as a lens to look at why breaking into India is so difficult.
More Signs Point To An Economic Slowdown In The U.S.
A new survey of business economists shows many have lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year, and the Federal Reserve is also signaling a slowdown.
Survey Finds Shoppers Under The Influence Are Spending More
An annual survey from Finder.com projects Americans as a whole will spend about $40 billion shopping under the influence in 2019. That's up from $30 billion last year.
How Bob's Red Mill Company Became A Gluten-Free Giant Ahead Of Its Time
Before there was widespread treatment for people with celiac disease, and options for a gluten-free diet were few, the now 90-year-old founder of the Oregon-based business had his eye on the market.
The Last American Baseball Glove Factory
Baseball's opening day is right around the corner and one company will be paying close attention. Nokona is the last remaining glove maker that still produces the gloves in the U.S. for MLB players.
Mueller's Investigation, According To The Media
For the nearly two years since Special Counsel Robert Mueller was appointed, cable networks CNN, MSNBC and Fox have shaped Americans' perceptions of his investigation with their coverage.
The Ongoing Investigations Facing Trump
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the podcast Trump, Inc., from WNYC and ProPublica, about the legal threats facing President Trump beyond the Mueller investigation.
Boeing Faces New Regulatory Scrutiny
Boeing has long enjoyed great political influence in Washington. But the company is facing heightened scrutiny after a pair of deadly crashes involving its new 737 Max aircraft.