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President Trump says a mini trade agreement with China could happen "soon," but he offered no guarantees. In a speech to the Economic Club of New York, Trump downplayed the cost of his trade war.

Trump's trade wars and ethanol policy hurt farmers, but polls show his support among them remains strong, and may be growing as the impeachment query moves forward.

President Trump signed a partial trade agreement with Japan that promises lower tariffs on U.S. farm exports. The deal does not address Trump's threat to impose a tariff on Japanese cars.

Farmers in the rural Midwest say they are hurting because of President Trump's ongoing trade war and a recent decision on renewable fuels.

With Congress back in session, Republicans say they are ready to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) says the trade…

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is doubling down on his criticism of President Trump’s tariffs.Brown advocated for tariffs against China in the past and says…

Various government factions want to take different tacks toward the trade war. Some argue for cutting a deal quickly to save the economy, while others call for a war of attrition with President Trump.

The Trump administration pushed back hard against warnings of an economic slowdown. But the president is also calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again to help boost growth.

The Trump administration is postponing some tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect on Sept.1. Tariffs on laptops, cellphones, some clothing and other items are now set to begin Dec. 15.

The Trump administration made the declaration after Beijing allowed its currency to drop sharply. China's move triggered a sell-off on Wall Street.