Jim Zarroli appears in the following:
This California City Has The Nation's Worst Job Market: 'I'm Applying Everywhere'
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
At a time when the United States is enjoying the lowest unemployment rate in a half-century, California's Imperial Valley suffers from a shortage of good jobs.
FedEx Pushes Back On Trump Administration's Efforts To Target Telecom Giant Huawei
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The Trump administration has been stepping up efforts to stop shipments of technology to China. Fedex has sued the Commerce Department saying the restrictions are nearly impossible to comply with.
Businesses Ask That Latest Plan For U.S. Tariffs On China Be Scrapped
Monday, June 17, 2019
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on an additional $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. This would mean that just about everything imported from China would be hit with a sharp levy.
Attacks On Tankers In Gulf Of Oman Send Oil Prices Up, Sharply
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman near the coast of Iran sent oil prices higher and created new uncertainty about the safety of crude shipments in the Middle East.
Financial Markets Take A Tumble After Trump Threatens Tariffs On Imports From Mexico
Friday, May 31, 2019
President Trump's threatened tariffs on imports from Mexico could have consequences that reverberate throughout the economy.
Have You Left The Workforce? Tell Us Why
Thursday, May 30, 2019
While the job market has improved, the labor force participation rate hasn't recovered to levels seen before the Great Recession. NPR wants to hear from those who left the workforce and didn't return.
In This Town, You Apply For A Job And You Get It
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the tightest job market in the country. That's great for workers — but a challenge for those looking for them.
Trump Loses Another Bid To Prevent Congress From Seeing His Financials
Thursday, May 23, 2019
A federal judge in New York has rebuffed President Trump's request to block Deutsche Bank, his longtime bank, from handing over financial records to two House committees.
With Workers Hard To Find, Immigration Crackdown Leaves Iowa Town In A Bind
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Business leaders worry that tough laws against undocumented workers will discourage legal immigrants from coming to the state to work. Iowa's low jobless rate has left businesses struggling to hire.
In Trump's Trade War, Americans Will Be Asked To Show Economic Patriotism
Monday, May 20, 2019
Americans, in bigger numbers than ever, like trade. But they also believe China doesn't play fair in trade.
U.S. Agrees To Drop Steel, Aluminum Tariffs On Mexico And Canada
Friday, May 17, 2019
The tariffs had been a source of great tension between the U.S. and its two neighbors, who imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exporters.
Posturing Governs U.S.-Chinese Trade War
Saturday, May 11, 2019
President Trump said the increased tariffs that the U.S. imposed Friday on $200 billion in Chinese imports would remain despite possible retaliation.
U.S.-China Trade Tariffs Conclude
Friday, May 10, 2019
Trade talks between the U.S. and China ended hours after the U.S. raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Both sides said the Friday negotiations were brief but productive.
U.S. Hikes Tariffs On Chinese Imports, As Tense Trade Talks Continue
Thursday, May 09, 2019
U.S. tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese consumer and business products increased to 25% from 10% on Friday morning, raising the stakes between the world's two largest economies.
US-China Trade Deal in Doubt
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Plus the latest financial news, including why the President wants to stop Deutsche Bank from releasing his records.
China 'Reneging' On Trade Commitments, U.S. Officials Say
Monday, May 06, 2019
China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but U.S. officials go into the negotiations accusing China of "reneging" on its commitments.
The U.S. Gained 263,000 Jobs In April, Showing A Healthy Economy
Friday, May 03, 2019
The U.S. gained 263,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations and providing fresh evidence that the economy is in good health. The unemployment rate tumbled to 3.6%, the lowest in nearly 50 years.
Trump Sues 2 Banks To Block Democrats From Investigating His Finances
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Deutsche Bank and Capital One from responding to subpoenas from two House panels seeking personal financial documents related to the president, his family and his company.
Revised NAFTA Deal Would Offer Modest Economic Benefits, Report Says
Friday, April 19, 2019
The renegotiated trade pact among the U.S., Mexico and Canada would modestly boost the U.S. economy, most notably in the auto industry, according to the International Trade Commission's report.
2 House Committees Issue Subpoenas To Deutsche Bank For Trump's Financial Records
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
House Democrats have ramped up their investigation of President Trump's finances by issuing a subpoena to Deutsche Bank, which is one of few financial institutions willing to lend to Trump recently.
