Aug 1 Politics Kentucky State Leaders Launch Bipartisan Effort To Lift Cuba Restrictions Proponents say easing relations between the U.S. and Cuba could boost the Commonwealth’s agricultural exports, such as soybeans and poultry. By Roxanne Scott Aug 1 Politics State Leaders Launch Bipartisan Effort To Lift Cuba Restrictions Roxanne Scott
Jul 12 Economy Steely Ban: Ohio Valley Steel Makers Await Trump Import Decision Steel makers in the Ohio Valley are waiting for a report from the Trump administration that could trigger higher tariffs on imported steel. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Jul 12 Economy Steely Ban: Ohio Valley Steel Makers Await Trump Import Decision Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
May 18 Economy Trump Administration Says It Will Launch NAFTA Renegotiation Trump has called NAFTA a "horrible deal" for the U.S. He discussed "tweaking" parts of the deal in February, and in April, he threatened to scrap it. By Merrit Kennedy, NPR May 18 Economy Trump Administration Says It Will Launch NAFTA Renegotiation Merrit Kennedy, NPR
Apr 12 Economy How Asian Politics Could Affect U.S. Coal Coal producers have hoped that exports for steel making in China could prop up declining demand for coal in the U.S. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 12 Economy How Asian Politics Could Affect U.S. Coal Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 10 Economy Free Trade And Food: Farmers Grow Nervous About NAFTA’s Future Farmers in the Ohio Valley are waiting to see how President Trump’s choice to lead the Agriculture Department might affect their fortunes. By Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 10 Economy Free Trade And Food: Farmers Grow Nervous About NAFTA’s Future Nicole Erwin, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 16 Politics Trump Picks Alexander Acosta As New Choice For Labor Secretary The president's first choice, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his nomination on Wednesday after facing criticism from members of both parties. By Brian Naylor, NPR Feb 16 Politics Trump Picks Alexander Acosta As New Choice For Labor Secretary Brian Naylor, NPR
Jan 23 Politics Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Including Withdrawal From Pacific Trade Deal That order is mostly symbolic. The Trans-Pacific Partnership, strongly backed by the Obama administration, was never ratified by Congress. By Brian Naylor, NPR Jan 23 Politics Trump Signs 3 Executive Orders, Including Withdrawal From TPP Brian Naylor, NPR
Dec 12 Politics Trade Under Trump: Business Leaders Skeptical About Big Changes As President-elect Trump reveals more plans for trade policy, we revisited business owners in the region to get their take. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Dec 12 Politics Trade Under Trump: Business Leaders Skeptical About Big Changes Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Nov 7 Politics Election Day ReSource: Key Campaign Issues For The Ohio Valley The Ohio Valley ReSource put the spotlight on some important election issues for our region with stories on coal, trade, the addiction crisis, and more. By Jeff Young Nov 7 Politics Election Day ReSource: Key Campaign Issues For The Ohio Valley Jeff Young
Aug 15 Economy Trading Places: Neighboring Companies On Opposing Sides Of Free Trade Debate Trade has emerged as a potent issue this election season, with the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, a flash point in the political debate. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Aug 15 Economy Neighboring Companies On Opposing Sides Of Free Trade Debate Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Dec 14 Local News Weather, Imports Cause Tobacco Prices To Fluctuate Farmers, tobacco buyers and agriculture experts say this has been a challenging year for the burley crop in Kentucky. University of Kentucky tobacco specialist Bob Pearce, says a combination of the hot, dry weather and the prevalence of imported tobacco from Argentina and Brazil has caused prices to fluctuate. By Gabe Bullard Dec 14 Local News Weather, Imports Cause Tobacco Prices To Fluctuate Gabe Bullard
Aug 23 Local News Cuban Tourism Could Boost Kentucky Businesses The Obama Administration is expected to ease travel restrictions on Cuba soon. One observer says the move is welcome, but a bolder step would bolster Kentucky business there. By Gabe Bullard Aug 23 Local News Cuban Tourism Could Boost Kentucky Businesses Gabe Bullard
Mar 1 Arts and Culture US-China Economic Relations Must Change to Prosper Listen NowA New York Times economic writer spoke in Louisville today about the codependent relationship between this country and China. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. (To listen to Peter Goodman’s entire talk, click on Listen to the Story.) Peter Goodman came to speak to the Louisville Committee on Foreign Relations. Goodman was previously The Washington […] By Elizabeth Kramer Mar 1 Arts and Culture US-China Economic Relations Must Change to Prosper Elizabeth Kramer
Aug 31 Local News Daniels To Visit China, Japan Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will travel to Asia this week for eleven days of business meetings. By Gabe Bullard Aug 31 Local News Daniels To Visit China, Japan Gabe Bullard
Aug 25 Local News Kentucky Businesses on Trade Mission to China The Kentucky World Trade Center plans to take representatives from small to medium-sized Kentucky businesses on a fact-finding trip to China. The goal is to strengthen trade ties. By Kristin Espeland Aug 25 Local News Kentucky Businesses on Trade Mission to China Kristin Espeland