U.S. Trade Team Leaves China Talks Without Any Big Breakthroughs
The U.S. team had hoped to cut the trade imbalance by $200 billion and stop China from targeting U.S. technology and intellectual property.
Tariffs
Protection For The Steel Industry Is As Old As America
The U.S. steel industry has enjoyed protection from foreign competitors since the 1790s. It says new import tariffs are actually just leveling the playing field and shouldn't be labeled "protection."
For One California Company, Trump's Tariffs Have Unintended Consequences
The administration says the steel and aluminum tariffs will raise costs just slightly. But in a low-margin business like canned goods, a little extra cost can take a deep bite out of profits.
Beijing Forges Ahead With 'Made In China' Policy, Targeted By Proposed U.S. Tariffs
"Why should one country take aim at another country's policy to develop its own economy?" a Chinese auto industry leader says of U.S. threats and tariffs. "Just mind your own business."
German Chickens, Pickup Trucks, And De-Escalating The U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S. has been pushing China to lower its high 25 percent tariff on imported cars, but most countries zealously protect their domestic auto markets — including the United States itself.
Should California Winemakers Be Worried About China's Tariffs?
California produces about 85 percent of American wine, which is worth about $1.5 billion in exports. As of now, China imports little U.S. wine, but it's one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
Trump Suggests More Tariffs May Be Coming
Trump has told his trade representative to prepare for another round of tariffs against Chinese goods.
Who Wins A U.S.-China Trade War? Maybe Australia
Australia has strong trading ties with China and produces many of the things on Beijing's list of U.S. products that will be hit by stiff tariffs.
What Chinese Tariffs Targeting American Crops Will Mean For Farmers
Newly announced Chinese tariffs will raise prices on many U.S. crops. How will that affect American farmers? NPR's Mary Louise Kelley spoke with Jim Zion, a Californian nut distributor, to find out.
China Hits Back On Trade Dispute, Slapping Tariffs On 128 U.S. Products
Agricultural products such as wine, nuts and frozen pork are on China's tariff list of U.S. goods, which comes in retaliation to a similar move by the Trump administration.