What does 'Made in China' actually mean? What really counts as a product of China? Jeff Guo from the "Planet Money" podcast explains why the answers can often be surprising.
Inflation cools in April — but tariffs could upend the picture in coming months Consumer prices in April were up 2.3% from a year ago, the smallest annual increase in more than four years. Grocery prices fell 0.4%, thanks to a large drop in the price of eggs. Scott Horsley
KPMG US chief economist Diane Swonk discusses Trump's trade policy and impact on U.S. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with KPMG US chief economist Diane Swonk about President Trump's trade policies and whether the U.S. has benefited from them. Leila Fadel
Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have? Leaders from both political parties have been working to bring back manufacturing. But American manufacturers say they are struggling to fill the manufacturing jobs we already have. Greg Rosalsky
First, relief. Then, a scramble to get stuff in after U.S. cuts China tariffs for now Although business owners welcomed a temporary deal with China to slash tariffs, there's still considerable uncertainty about what happens next. Scott Horsley
Stocks soar after U.S. and China agree to temporarily slash tariffs Stocks soared — and businesses breathed a sigh of relief — as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash their triple-digit tariffs. Scott Horsley
U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva. Willem Marx
Facing the threat of funding cuts, U.S. scientists are looking for opportunities abroad Brain drain happens to smaller countries all the time, with high performers finding opportunities overseas, often in the U.S. But the table may be turning as the NIH blocks grant applications. Adrian Ma
Ahead of trade talks, Trump says an 80% tariff on China 'seems right' Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are starting talks this weekend in Switzerland. These are the first high-level trade talks between the two countries since President Trump returned to the White House. Steve Inskeep
Rite Aid to close Bartell Drugs unless buyer emerges Bartell Drugs customers are mourning what could be the end of the beloved local pharmacy. Monica Nickelsburg