Living in the shadow of the U.S.-China relationship can be tricky for smaller nations.

Long-term goals remain the same; what has changed is Trump's strategy.

It can be tricky to cover, but international trade is vital for readers to understand.

Reporters learn about trade and the shipping industry via one Hong Kong company.

American business interests are watching the Trump-China trade war warily.

Numbers explaining imports and exports are widely available, if journalists know where to look.

How so-called “Section 301” cases are used in the U.S. trade war with China.Weapons

Since its entry in 2001, China has become a major – and controversial – presence in the World Trade Organization.

Going back to historical trading routes could be a boon for China – as well as other nations in the region.

President Donald Trump is very open about his views on China and trade. How do leaders in Beijing see him in return?

Tariff skirmishes between the U.S. and China are already being felt in those countries and beyond.

The cross-border nature of modern manufacturing shows why a trade war can be widely disruptive.

Decades of global trade practices have been upended by China and its state-directed economy.

The Fed is more than just the body that sets interest rates.

Scientists are working to develop new varieties of major crops that can thrive in drier environments.

By recording the steps in the food-supply chain, producers, regulators and consumers could better know where their food came from – and whether it is safe.

The Farm Belt delivered for Trump in 2016. How will his ag tariffs play out in 2018?

Auto sector pushes back on the threat of 25 percent tariffs.

Trade is often numbers heavy and dry here’s how some journalists make it come alive.

The view from the boardroom is that global trade has been beneficial for U.S. companies, so ramping up tariffs represents a big threat to business bottom line.

A law professor and expert on international trade agreements says that some of the actions in the Trump administration’s trade war don’t follow international law.

As renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement heat up, where should journalists look for stories?

‘Dumping,’ ‘countervailing duties,’ ‘tariffs’ – all buzz words in the enforcement of international trade. An expert decribes what they mean.

Management practices sway how long workers work – and how happy they are doing so.

In an era of lifelong learning, getting additional degrees or certifications can help.

A leading economist details all the ways that government policies push people toward the door of their careers.

As retirement ages begin to creep up, experts say the desire to keep working can run against the realities of health and the labor market.

While the blue-collar jobs of old have dwindled, good jobs still exist for people without a college degree.

American manufacturers have shed about 5 million jobs since 2000, and both advanced technology and increased trade are to blame.

Some people love to hate Washington, but the fiscal ties between the federal government and states run deep.

The tax system is a mess, most experts agree – but changing it is exceedingly difficult. How might it happen?

If the federal government can’t pay its debts, it could play havoc on financial markets. So why does Congress regularly threaten to do so?

As reporters explore the dysfunctional federal budget process, they should keep in mind who is affected by it (and that doesn’t mean politicians and lobbyists).

Elaine S. Povich, a senior staff writer for Stateline, shares her expertise.