Trump Accuses China Of ‘Vicious’ Trade Tactics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China of “vicious” tactics on trade as he prepared for tough negotiations with European leaders in an escalating trade battle among world...
View ArticleFarmers Want Better Trade Deals, Not A Bailout
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Many farmers remain critical of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the damage done to commodity prices and markets but were appreciative Tuesday that he offered to provide...
View ArticleAirbnb Contest Prize: Stay At The Great Wall Of China
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When you book an Airbnb, often you’re booking for the uniqueness of the neighborhood. Airbnb is offering four lucky winners the chance to call the Great Wall of China home for a...
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China Strikes Back With Tariffs On $60 Billion Of U.S. Goods
(CNN) — China has fired back at the United States after President Donald Trump ramped up the trade war with his biggest wave of tariffs yet. The Chinese government said Tuesday that it would impose...
View ArticleTrump Says U.S. Will Pull Out Of Intermediate Range Nuke Pact
ELKO, Nevada (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will pull United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia. Trump says Moscow has violated the agreement, but provided no...
View ArticleHigher China Tariffs Could Cost Americans $767 Annually
(CBS News) — President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to hike tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imported goods as soon as Friday sent markets reeling and retailers warning consumers will be hit hard....
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Trump: ‘Process Is In Place’ To Boost Tariffs On Even More Chinese Goods
After the U.S. increased tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, President Donald Trump said Friday that the "process is in place" to levy an expanded round of...
View ArticleTrump Admin. Steps Up Pressure On China With Threat Of More Tariffs
Washington — President Trump has escalated U.S. trade tensions with China, threatening to again raise tariffs — this time on essentially all remaining Chinese imports, CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports...
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‘Wait And See’: China Still Mulling Retaliation In Trade War With U.S.
Companies were bracing Monday for how Beijing might retaliate against President Trump's escalation of a fight over technology and trade that threatens to disrupt a Chinese economic recovery.
View ArticleBest Buy Warns Of Higher Prices For Consumers Due To Tariffs On Chinese Goods
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy’s outgoing CEO warned Thursday that U.S. shoppers will likely see prices rise if the next round of tariffs on Chinese goods happens. CEO Hubert Joly said the Richfield,...
View ArticleToymakers Anxious Over Next Round Of Tariffs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – After toughing out the first holiday season in more than 60 years without retail giant, Toys-R-Us, the $28-billion U.S. toy industry is looking to bounce back. “This is the annual...
View ArticleBig Farms Find Easy Ways Around Trump Trade Aid Limits
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When President Donald Trump’s administration announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers struggling under the financial strain of his trade dispute with China, the payments were...
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‘A Glimmer Of Hope’: China Drops Plans To Impose Added Ag Tariffs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s been a tough time down on the farm. As the trade war with China drags on, pork and soybean prices have fallen dramatically. Now, Minnesota soybean growers hope late news from...
View ArticleTrade War’s Tariffs Costing Minnesota-Owned Manufacturers Profits, Business
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — Seventy years ago, Dan Digre’s parents started Misco. The St. Paul company is a manufacturer of high quality speakers. Its products are sold worldwide to go into everything from...
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Survey Suggests Economy Slowing Down In 9 Midwest States
A new monthly survey of business leaders suggests the economy is slowing down in nine Midwest and Plains states as the U.S. trade war with China continues.
View ArticleChina Trade Deal Welcomed By Minnesota Pork, Soybean Farmers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota pork and soybean farmers call the trade deal signed with China Wednesday “positive” and “tangible progress.” The first phase of the agreement comes after a nearly...
View ArticleReports: Former University Of Minnesota Student Arrested In China For...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Multiple news outlets are reporting that a University of Minnesota student has been sentenced to six months in prison for tweeting messages that were critical of China’s President...
View ArticleDelta To Temporarily Suspend All US To China Flights Due To Coronavirus Concerns
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Delta Air Lines announced Friday that it will be temporarily suspending all U.S. to China flying beginning Feb. 6 through April 30. The airline says the move was made due to...
View ArticleUniversity Of Minnesota Suspends All Student Travel To China For Spring Semester
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In response to concerns over the coronavirus, the University of Minnesota is suspending all student travel and education abroad programs in China for the spring semester. The...
View ArticleMinneapolis Man Stuck In China Trying To Return Home To Family
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When Yulin Yin arrived in Wuhan, China, to see family to celebrate the Chinese New Year in January, he saw little information in the news about the coronavirus. “We did not know it...
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