Businesses Duck And Cover As Trump Says Trade War Is 'Easy To Win'
U.S. exporters are bracing for backlash if President Trump follows through with plans for stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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Here's Why Environmentalists Are Cheering The Latest Burger At Sonic Drive-In
The fast-food chain is about to roll out a new kind of burger, made from a mixture of beef and mushrooms. Sonic calls it "uniquely delicious." Environmentalists say it could help save the planet.
U.S. Plan For Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Prompts Global Backlash
President Trump said Thursday that he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of both metals in the coming weeks — a move largely aimed at China. But a number of U.S. trade partners had harsh words.
Economist Ned Hill Looks At Potential Impacts Of Tariffs On Steel-Producing States
The Trump administration proposed tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports Thursday. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with professor Ned Hill, an economist at The Ohio State University who studies American manufacturing, about the impact these tariffs will have on steel-producing states.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage.
Trump's Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Could Raise Car, Beer And Candy Prices
The move announced Thursday is intended to bolster the domestic steel and aluminum industry, but manufacturers that use imported metal are concerned about the consequences of the change.
Georgia Lawmakers Punish Delta Air Lines Over NRA Feud
After the Atlanta-based carrier said it was ending an NRA discount, the state's GOP lawmakers made good on a threat to eliminate a proposed tax exemption on jet fuel worth millions to the airline.
Trading Partners View Trump's Tariff Move Less Than Favorably
Steve Inskeep talks to Wendy Cutler, a former deputy U.S. trade representative under the Obama administration, about tariffs he proposed on imported aluminum and steel.
Investor Group To Buy Weinstein Co. And Start New Movie Studio
Days after the Weinstein Co. seemed destined for bankruptcy, a deal emerged for an investment group to buy assets from the troubled firm in order to launch a movie studio that will be led by women.