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Protectionism

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How soybeans became China’s most powerful weapon in Trump’s trade war

Business, Economics and Jobs

China was once one of the biggest buyers of US soybeans. Now that the trade war between the US and China has intensified, tariffs have been put on US soybeans. Now, farmers across the country are hurting.

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US open to tariff exemptions for more countries

Business, Finance & Economics

No more outsourcing to India in Ohio Government

Business, Economics and Jobs

Protectionism at home and abroad

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How business innovation can create US jobs

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Harvard business professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter about how US companies could take a page from their global competitors and use new technologies to create jobs in America.

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