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Trump's administration said they want tariffs to boost US manufacturing, and most Americans want more factory jobs here. But what makes us nostalgic for factory work?

The 94-year-old investor is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO. He's built both a fortune and a reputation as "the nicest billionaire" — at a time when many other billionaires are widely criticized.

What actually counts as a Chinese product these days? NPR's Planet Money explains the counterintuitive rules behind what counts as a "country of origin" or "Made in China."

Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are starting talks this weekend in Switzerland. These are the first high-level trade talks between the two countries since President Trump returned to the White House.

After decades of philanthropy following the success of Microsoft, Bill Gates is winding down his namesake charity. What's he going to do next?

The trade war is having an economic impact on both countries and around the world.

President Trump has come to an agreement with the United Kingdom, marking the first trade deal since Trump imposed tariffs on a host of countries.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid uncertainty over President Trump's trade war. And, the Trump administration has plans to deport migrants without legal status to Libya.

President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.

Writers, producers and other creatives are leaving their Hollywood jobs to become content creators. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Amy Suto, who quit Hollywood to create content independently.