Scott Horsley
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All Things Considered
Tariff Waivers Let U.S. Government Pick Winners And Losers
President Trump suggests U.S. firms hurt by tariffs on Chinese goods can apply for a waiver. The Commerce Department is already dealing with thousands of exclusion requests for earlier tariffs.
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Morning Edition
White House Follows Through With Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports
After months of disputes and negotiations, the Trump administration has significantly raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. U.S.-Chinese negotiators meet again to try to reach a deal.
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All Things Considered
Food Fight: Trump Administration Levels Tariffs On Mexican Tomatoes
Under pressure from Florida lawmakers, the Trump administration is taking steps to protect domestic tomato growers from Mexican competition.
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Morning Edition
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level In Almost 50 Years
U.S. employers added 263,000 new jobs in April. That's more than analysts were expecting, and it's another sign the economy keeps chugging along after almost a decade of growth.
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Morning Edition
Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release
President Trump wants to keep the banks from complying with congressional subpoenas seeking his bank records. He's joined in the suit by three of his children and some of his real estate businesses.
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All Things Considered
U.S. Trade Negotiators Resume Trade Talks With China
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators are back at the bargaining table. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says after months of negotiation, they should know soon whether a final agreement is possible.
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All Things Considered
U.S. Economy Grows 3.2% During First Quarter Of 2019
The U.S. economy started 2019 with a bang, growing at a better-than-expected rate of 3.2% in the first three months of the year.
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Morning Edition
Commerce Department Report Shows Better-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
The U.S. economy grew at 3.2 percent in the first quarter, handily beating expectations. The economy's performance was boosted by strong consumer spending, business investment and trade.
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Aircraft Orders Jump, But Boeing 737 Max Grounding Could Trim U.S. Growth
The grounding of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft could pinch the economy, some analysts say. But the government reported that aircraft orders were strong enough last month to lift a key indicator.
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All Things Considered
Why The Tragic Fire At Notre Dame Has Led People To Be So Generous
France struggled to raise donations last year when Notre Dame was crumbling and in need of repairs. Now, after a devastating fire, hundreds of millions have been pledged to save the cathedral.