After a strong start to the year, spending has weakened as a real estate downturn weighs on consumers and companies. Communist Party leaders are meeting this week to discuss what to do about it.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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How Janet Yellen Became an Unlikely Culinary Diplomat
The Treasury secretary views food as a way to connect, and her dining decisions have become the subject of global intrigue.
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China Reaches Record Trade Surplus, Raising Alarm Abroad
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One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
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Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
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Trump Eyes Bigger Trade War in Second Term
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Get Ready for the Debate Like an Economics Pro
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For American Brands Worried About China, Is India the Future?
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‘It’s All Happening Again.’ The Supply Chain Is Under Strain.
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Germany Hopes to Head Off a Trade War With China
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