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China trade deal could help Maine lobster industry

The deal requires China to spend $32 billion over next 2 years on U.S. agricultural goods, which could include lobster.

by KEVIN FREKING and PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

But the Phase 1 agreement leaves unresolved Washington’s fundamental differences with Beijing.

by Ishaan Tharoor The Washington Post October 13, 2019October 10, 2019

A spat over Hong Kong’s protests is forcing a reckoning for Western corporations eager to do business in China.

by Kevin B. Blackistone Special To The Washington Post October 13, 2019October 10, 2019

The league had a chance to stand for something. Instead it chose to tap-dance.

by PAUL WISEMAN and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

In a tentative agreement, China agrees to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products.

by BEN FOX, MATTHEW LEE and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press October 5, 2019October 7, 2019

Former senior officials worry that the political turmoil in Washington will damage U.S. foreign policy objectives around the world.

by Rachel Siegel The Washington Post September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

The combined news spooked investors, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average quickly lost 100 points.

But an increase in sales to Canada also has offset all but $14.4 million of the lost Chinese market.

by STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Stock indexes fell from the get-go following President Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war with China.

by YANAN WANG Associated Press June 4, 2019June 2, 2019

Ahead of Tiananmen anniversary, Chinese rock musician Li Zhi disappears from public view.