Trade Coverage

Both Biden and Trump want higher tariffs. Here's what voters need to know

The two presidential candidates are usually far apart on the issues, but a protectionist trade policy is where they find common ground.

Both Biden and Trump want higher tariffs. Here's what voters need to know

The two presidential candidates are usually far apart on the issues, but a protectionist trade policy is where they find common ground.

By Katie Lobosco, CNN

Biden to call for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel products

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on his trade representative to more than triple some tariffs on steel and aluminum products from China, as part of a series of moves meant to help cushion American manufacturers from a surge of low-cost imports.

Jim Tankersley and Nicholas Nehamas, New York Times

How Japan is trying to rebuild its chip industry

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is transforming the small Japanese farm town of Kikuyo into a key node in Asia's chip supply chain.

Meaghan Tobin, Hisako Ueno and John Liu, New York Times

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the weeks ending Feb. 1 and Feb. 8

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted in recent weeks.

Targeted News Service

Biden administration promotes deal to sell more NC turkeys to India

It's still too early to tell what this new international deal might mean for turkey prices at grocery stores in the U.S. But it will benefit North Carolina farmers, who raise more turkeys than almost all other states.

Turkey trade triumph? Roy Cooper says new deal with India will boost NC farmers

It's still too early to tell what this new international deal might mean for turkey prices at grocery stores in the U.S. But it will benefit North Carolina farmers, who raise more turkeys than almost all other states.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

NC economic development partnership to talk exports at 'Go Global' event

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s (EDPNC) International Trade Division began its four-day road trip across the state to bring its export expertise directly to businesses and business owners looking to expand into international markets. It's final stop will be on Thursday at Wake Technical Community College's Western Wake Campus in Cary.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 22

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

North Carolina-U.K. trade agreement focuses on 'priority' sectors such as clean energy, EVs

The State of North Carolina has signed a trade agreement with the United Kingdom in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding. Here are the details.

Ladies star in 'people's inclusive welding' group

For a long time, hands-on, manual labor has been geared toward men. Now, a new group in South Portland is trying to make the trades more diverse. Chloe Teboe introduces us to "People's Inclusive Welding."

Fact check: How does U.S. embargo affect Cuba?

Amid news surrounding protests in Cuba, a widely shared Facebook post asserts U.S. sanctions on Cuba restrict the country from trading with other countries, too. PolitiFact checks that claim.

Gabrielle Settles, PolitiFact reporter

More women are choosing skilled trades such as welding

It turns out more women are now flocking to skilled trades jobs once dominated by men.

Fact check: Biden says U.S. trade deficit at 'all-time high' under Trump

The trade deficit in goods was higher under Trump in 2018 and 2019 than during any previous year, though that was not the case in 2017. However, this ignores the substantial trade surplus in services. When services are factored in, the overall trade deficit was larger in five separate years during George W. Bush's administration than it has been under Trump.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

House hands over Trump impeachment process to Senate

Happening at the same time, President Trump signed phase one of a China trade deal -- while speaking directly to Republicans who will sit in judgment of him.

Banishing myths about high-paying trade careers

A new survey has found a lack of knowledge and negative stereotypes surround high-paying trade careers.

Hiring event for HVAC technicians encourages young workers

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy will hold their first signing ceremony for students on Wednesday.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

HVAC hiring event will attract youth to trade jobs

A hiring event on Wednesday is designed to encourage and recognize heating and cooling technicians breaking into the high-demand industry.

Skilled labor shortage: This alternative to college is critical for North Carolina, experts say

A worker shortage means it could be harder to find plumber, carpenter or electrician -- and their services may cost more.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Wake Works: Trade program at Wake Tech would provide paid job training

The Wake Works program involves free tuition and apprenticeships all while giving its participants enough potential income to support a family.

Capitol Hill has a very long to-do list this month

Congress is returning to work Monday after a long August recess and must grapple with several unresolved and pressing issues, including legislation to quell mass shootings, passing a trade pact with Canada and Mexico, and finding compromise on government funding before a fast-approaching deadline at the end of the month.

By Ted Barrett and Haley Byrd, CNN

Trump faces new pressure in trade war with China

China shows little signs of yielding despite President Trump's upbeat assessment before leaving the G7 summit in France.

Trump returns after G7 economic summit

Before leaving France, the president sounded an optimistic note on the China trade war.

US extends reprieve on tech sales to Huawei; NC-based Qorvo shares climb

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Monday that the United States will extend by 90 days a limited reprieve on U.S. technology sales to Huawei.

Support for free trade reaches all-time high in NBC, WSJ poll

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war with China, nearly two-thirds of Americans say they support free trade with foreign countries, according to the latest national poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal.

Mark Murray