Scott Horsley appears in the following:
A View From Both Sides Of The Border On Planned U.S. Tariffs On Mexico
Wednesday, June 05, 2019
U.S. and Mexican negotiators are meeting, less than a week before tariffs are set to take effect on all imports from Mexico. President Trump wants Mexico to crack down on Central American migrants.
Johnson & Johnson, Under Fire, Has Track Record Of Weathering Trouble
Monday, June 03, 2019
The health care giant faces multiple lawsuits, including one over opioids. A reputation for corporate responsibility, dating back to the Tylenol scandal, offers some protection but no guarantee.
Abortion Limits Carry Economic Cost For Women
Thursday, May 23, 2019
More states have adopted new restrictions on abortion in hopes the Supreme Court will revisit Roe v. Wade. That could have profound effects on the economic prospects for women seeking abortions.
Many Are Replacing Disability Checks With Paychecks
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The nation's disability rolls swelled during the Great Recession. But more disabled people are now finding work, and employers are more willing to make allowances, thanks to the tight job market.
2-Tiered Wages Under Fire: Workers Challenge Unequal Pay For Equal Work
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
For years after the Great Recession, employers were reluctant to boost wages. Now a tight labor market is giving workers the leverage they need to demand a larger slice of the nation's economic pie.
America Is In Full Employment, So Why Aren't We Celebrating?
Monday, May 20, 2019
U.S. unemployment is at a nearly 50-year low. The jobless rate for Hispanics has never been lower. The past two years have been the best job market ever for African Americans. Shouldn't we be excited?
WATCH: The Escalating Trade War With China
Friday, May 17, 2019
The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China may be painful for American consumers and companies but Trump's supporters say the battle is long overdue.
Trump Softens Escalating Iran War Rhetoric
Friday, May 17, 2019
The Trump administration is sounding warnings about Iran and building up force in the Persian Gulf, but the president's aversion to foreign intervention also weigh on his foreign policy.
Tariff Waivers Let U.S. Government Pick Winners And Losers
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
President Trump suggests U.S. companies hurt by China tariffs can apply for a waiver. The Department of Commerce is already dealing with thousands of exclusion requests for earlier steel tariffs.
Trade Talks End With No Agreement
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Trade talks between the U.S. and China ended Friday with no agreement. But both sides said the negotiations were constructive. The U.S. imposed higher tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.
U.S.-China Trade Talks End For Now, As Higher Tariffs Take Effect
Friday, May 10, 2019
Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China wrapped up two days of "candid and constructive" talks Friday but failed to reach agreement. The Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
White House Follows Through With Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports
Friday, May 10, 2019
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.
Food Fight: Trump Administration Levels Tariffs On Mexican Tomatoes
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Under pressure from Florida lawmakers, the Trump administration is taking steps to protect domestic tomato growers from Mexican competition.
Frustrated With Trade Talks, Trump Threatens China With Tariffs
Monday, May 06, 2019
Ahead of final trade talks this week with China, President Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on the country. The move marked an escalation in tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level In Almost 50 Years
Friday, May 03, 2019
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.
Unemployment Drops To 3.6%, 263,000 Jobs Added, Showing Economy Remains Strong
Friday, May 03, 2019
Employers added far more jobs than expected in April — another sign the U.S. economy is chugging along as the expansion nears the 10-year mark. The unemployment rate was the lowest since 1969.
Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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.
U.S. Trade Negotiators Resume Trade Talks With China
Monday, April 29, 2019
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.
U.S. Economy Grows 3.2% During First Quarter Of 2019
Friday, April 26, 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.
Commerce Department Report Shows Better-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Friday, April 26, 2019
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.