Trump renews tariff threat, complicating upcoming talks
The threats come just over a week after trade tensions between the world's two largest economies had seemingly eased.
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Trump launches probe into auto imports, possible tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday launched an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on the imports of automobiles into the United States, moving swiftly as talks over the North American Free Trade Agreement have stalled.
Economic talks between U.S., China lead to trade war truce
The United States and China are pulling back from the brink of a trade war after the world's two biggest economies reported progress in talks aimed at bringing down America's massive trade deficit with Beijing.
Record exports cut U.S. trade deficit to $49 billion
Exports rose in March to a record $208.5 billion, led by shipments of civilian aircraft and soybeans. Imports slipped 1.8 percent, to $257.5 billion.
Trade tensions put Indiana farmers and manufacturers in crosshairs
As the United States and China face off over tariffs and trade policy, some of Indiana’s most important industries are right at the center of the dispute.
Major trade rift could imperil solid global economy, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic outlook for the United States in 2018 and foresees a strong year for the global economy as well. But its chief economist warns that a major trade conflict could change things.
Agricultural experts troubled by GOP Senate candidates’ tariff talk
Indiana's three Republican Senate candidates continue to voice support for President Donald Trump's trade brinkmanship with China, even as experts warn that a trade war could drive farmers into bankruptcy.
China vows to ‘counterattack’ U.S. as trade spat worsens
Now in a tit-for-tat fight with the United States, the global superpower vowed Friday to retaliate if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to apply tariffs to an additional $100 billion worth of Chinese goods.
Trump proposes new tariffs on $100B in Chinese goods
President Trump’s surprise move came a day after Beijing announced plans to tax $50 billion in American products, including soybeans and small aircraft, in response to a U.S. move this week to slap tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports.
U.S. trade gap increases to widest mark in nearly 10 years
The trade gap has continued to rise since Trump entered the White House partly because the U.S. economy is strong and American consumers have an appetite for imported products and the financial wherewithal to buy them.
China lists $50 billion in U.S. goods it might hit with 25 percent tariff
Beijing’s list of 106 products included the biggest U.S. exports to China, reflecting its intense sensitivity to the dispute over American complaints that it pressures foreign companies to hand over technology.
Indiana soybean farmers worry about possible China tariffs
Some Indiana farmers are concerned that the struggling soybean industry could face another blow if China imposes tariffs on U.S. soybeans.
Trump’s trade tariffs to spare Mexico, Canada, possibly others
Unswayed by Republican warnings of a trade war, President Donald Trump ordered steep new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. on Thursday, vowing to fight back against an "assault on our country" by foreign competitors.
Trump sparks talk of trade war by ordering big tariffs on steel, aluminum
Ordering combative action on foreign trade, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that the United States will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions with China and other trading partners.
Indiana governor to lead trade mission to Japan
Tthe trip is intended to strengthen relationships and encourage continued investment and trade with the state's largest foreign investor.
U.S. demands big NAFTA changes, setting stage for tough talks
The United States won't settle for cosmetic changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, the top U.S. trade negotiator said, as negotiations to rework terms of the pact began.
China officials appeal to Trump to avoid ‘trade war’
The president might order his trade office to look into whether to launch an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974 of possible Chinese theft of U.S. technology and intellectual property.
U.S. companies thank foreign sales for best earnings season since 2004
Of the 454 companies in the S&P 500 that have so far reported second-quarter results, 68 percent have beaten analysts’ average estimates for revenue and 78 percent have topped per-share earnings expectations.
Indianapolis moves ahead with trade center designation bid
Indiana’s businesses and trade associations hope Indianapolis lands the designation so they can use the New York City-based association’s network to link with companies globally.
Local exporters wary of Trump policies
Hoosier businesses hope negative campaign talk about nation’s trade deals won’t restrict free flow of Indiana goods outside U.S. borders.