Jim Zarroli appears in the following:
How Trump's Trade Agenda Played Out In 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019
President Trump's trade agenda began to take hold in 2019. There was a revised NAFTA agreement and an initial deal with China. But deep uncertainty remains over U.S. trade relations with the world.
Boeing CEO Steps Down
Monday, December 23, 2019
Airline manufacturing giant Boeing announced Monday its CEO has resigned. Dennis A. Muilenburg came under fire for his handling of the 737 Max crisis.
Boeing Is So Big That Its 737 Max Production Halt Will Slow The Economy
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The aircraft giant is the top U.S. exporter, and its decision to suspend production of the 737 Max is likely to ripple through the supply chain. Several analysts project that the move will cut growth.
A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War
Saturday, December 14, 2019
The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.
U.S.-China Trade Deal Phase 1 Is Here; December Tariffs Are Scrapped
Friday, December 13, 2019
China says the deal would cover intellectual property protections and currency manipulation, but no details have been released.
Special Coverage Of Impeachment Articles And Trade Deal
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
House Democrats announced on Friday morning two articles of impeachment and also that they'd agreed with the White House on terms of a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
Special Coverage: Speaker Pelosi Announces U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
House Democrats announce an agreement on the new trade agreement expected to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement between United States, Mexico and Canada.
Despite Job Boom, More Men Are Giving Up On Work
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The long economic recovery has brought unemployment to historic lows. But the number of men in the labor force during their prime working age has dropped significantly over the past 50 years.
Leaving The Workforce
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Hidden behind reports of low unemployment are Americans who have given up and stopped looking for work altogether. A significant number of them are men in the prime of life in rural America.
Gordon Sondland Was A Low-Profile Hotel Owner. Until He Went To Work For Trump
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Portland hotel owner and ambassador, who is scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday, is a pivotal witness in the impeachment inquiry. His relationship with Trump is a complicated one.
How Vaping Snuck Up On Regulators
Friday, November 15, 2019
Even as the popularity of e-cigarettes like Juul has exploded — with unknown health risks — the federal government has been slow to regulate vaping companies.
Apple Pledges $2.5 Billion To Ease Shortage Of Affordable Housing In California
Monday, November 04, 2019
Apple has pledged $2.5 billion to support affordable housing in California. The move follows similar initiatives by Big Tech to fend off criticism that its growth contributed to high housing costs.
Cashing In On The White House Connection: It's Not Just Hunter Biden
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Relatives of presidents and vice presidents have lots of opportunities to cash in on their famous relative's name, and more than a few have done so.
Trump Says He May Put His Washington Hotel On The Market
Friday, October 25, 2019
The hotel was developed at the opulent Old Post Office building and has been at the center of complaints that Trump and his family are profiting off the presidency.
Crash Victim's Family Pushes To Keep Boeing 737 Max From Flying Again Too Soon
Monday, October 21, 2019
The death of Samya Stumo in an Ethiopian Airlines crash stirred her parents to take action against regulators and Boeing. Victims' families want regulators to order a complete review of the 737 Max.
Trump Announces Phase One Of Trade Deal With China
Friday, October 11, 2019
As part of the deal, the next round of 30% tariffs will not be imposed. More agriculture trade between the two countries is expected.
U.S., China Reach 'Phase 1' Of Trade Agreement
Friday, October 11, 2019
President Trump has announced the U.S. and China have reached what he describes as "phase one" of a trade agreement. He said that $40 to $50 billion in new agricultural trade is expected.
As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.
Startups Face Skepticism As They Move To Sell Shares To The Public
Monday, September 30, 2019
Calling yourself a tech company doesn't work like catnip on investors anymore. Startups riding the tech boom are facing skepticism as they move to sell shares to the public.
Juul's CEO Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Vaping
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The chief executive of Juul has quit. The e-cigarette startup is under siege as criticism over its role in youth vaping mounts. It is the target of federal investigations.