Tariffs are adding costs, causing hardships and raising uncertainty for many U.S. businesses.
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Progress unclear after 3 days of U.S.-China trade talks conclude
But the negotiations take an optimistic tone after talks on the tariffs dispute were extended a day.
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Tax system reforms rattle China’s super-rich
The changes mean more government revenue will come from the wealthy as the masses pay lower levies in 2019.
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U.S. silent as China tries to ease trade tensions in advance of new talks
Beijing’s pledges to open up its economy fall well short of Trump’s demands on alleged forced transfers of technology and theft of intellectual property, analysts say.
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Chinese tech executive’s arrest sends stocks tumbling; Federal Reserve reports lift them back up
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the Fed may break from its current approach of steady rate hikes.
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Trump hints he might decide to impose tariffs on car imports
He says that would give U.S. automakers more business and GM would not have to close plants.
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EU devising list of retaliatory U.S. tariffs, trade chief says
The group plans new levies on American products if President Trump imposes tariffs on European auto imports.
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Tariffs on exports to China continue to hobble Maine lobster dealers
In August, Maine and Massachusetts companies made 83 percent fewer sales to their second-largest export market than they did in June – before the tariffs took effect.
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Latest China weapon in trade war: Feeding pigs less protein
Tariffs on U.S soybeans have made meal preparation for hogs much more expensive.
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More U.S. corporate giants warn that tariffs will mean price hikes
President Trump told the U.N. that tariffs have had no impact on the economy, but companies are warning that shoppers will feel the pinch.