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NBA Fans Could Feel Impact of Trade Wars | September 16, 2019

By  ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s escalating China trade wars. So, the question is, will American fans of sports stars like […]

By  ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — That LeBron James jersey could get a little more expensive. Companies that make clothing and shoes for the National Basketball Association players are in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's escalating China trade wars. So, the question is, will American...

China’s Trade with US Shrinks as Tariff War Worsens | September 8, 2019

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) – China’s trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. Imports of American goods tumbled 22% in August from a year earlier to $10.3 billion, customs […]

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) – China's trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. Imports of American goods tumbled 22% in August from a year...

Asian Stocks Lower after US-China Trade Jitters Resurface | September 3, 2019

By JOE McDONALD AP Business WriterBEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday after investor jitters over U.S.-Chinese trade tension were revived by a report negotiators cannot agree on a schedule for talks this month. Tokyo’s market benchmark advanced while Shanghai, Hong Kong and South Korea declined. Markets reacted less strongly to last […]

By JOE McDONALD AP Business WriterBEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday after investor jitters over U.S.-Chinese trade tension were revived by a report negotiators cannot agree on a schedule for talks this month. Tokyo's market benchmark advanced while Shanghai, Hong Kong and South Korea declined. Markets...

In Escalating Trade War, US Consumers May See Higher Prices | September 1, 2019

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China on Sunday put in place their latest tariff increases on each other’s goods, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer items before the holiday shopping season. President Donald Trump said U.S.-China trade talks were still […]

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China on Sunday put in place their latest tariff increases on each other's goods, potentially raising prices Americans pay for some clothes, shoes, sporting goods and other consumer items before the holiday shopping season. President Donald Trump said...