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Trump Signs Bill In Support Of Pro-Democracy Demonstrators In Hong Kong

President Trump signed a bill Wednesday showing support for pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. But in an effort to avoid upsetting delicate trade talks, the president soft-pedaled the message to mainland China.

Trump Signs Bill In Support Of Pro-Democracy Demonstrators In Hong Kong

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President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks

It's unclear whether President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping can come to a trade deal. A new bill supporting Hong Kong protesters could complicate talks. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks

President Trump says he stands with democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. But he stopped short of pledging support for a pro-Hong Kong bill, saying it could complicate trade talks with China.

President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks

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Low Mobility Rate Has Consequences For Families And The Economy

More Americans are staying put than ever before. The Census Bureau reported this week that the mobility rate has fallen to its lowest level on record — about half the rate of three decades ago.

Low Mobility Rate Has Consequences For Families And The Economy

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Fed Chair Says The Bank Takes Its Cues From Economic Data, Not Criticism From Trump

President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates. But the central bank has signaled it's done cutting rates for now, unless the economy takes a turn for the worse.

Fed Chair Says The Bank Takes Its Cues From Economic Data, Not Criticism From Trump

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Trump Makes No Promises On China Trade Deal

In a speech at the Economic Club of New York on Tuesday, President Trump said a mini trade agreement with China could happen "soon," but he offered no guarantees. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Trump Makes No Promises On China Trade Deal

President Trump says a mini trade agreement with China could happen "soon," but he offered no guarantees. In a speech to the Economic Club of New York, Trump downplayed the cost of his trade war.

Trump Makes No Promises On China Trade Deal

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U.S. And China Agree To Roll Back Some Tariffs

A spokesman for China's Commerce Ministry says the U.S. and China have agreed to roll back some tariffs while moving toward the first phase of a trade agreement. But the deal is not final.

U.S. And China Agree To Roll Back Some Tariffs

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What A Tentative Trade Deal Between China And 14 Other Countries Means For The U.S.

China and 14 other countries have agreed on a tentative trade pact. The U.S. is not part of the agreement and critics say that puts the country at a disadvantage in a fast-growing part of the world.

What A Tentative Trade Deal Between China And 14 Other Countries Means For The U.S.

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U.S. Employers Added 128,000 Jobs In October

The stock market rallied Friday after a better-than-expected jobs report. U.S. employers added 128,000 jobs in October, despite the General Motors strike, which idled tens of thousands of workers.

U.S. Employers Added 128,000 Jobs In October

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Job Market Resilient In October Despite GM Strike, Beating Expectations

Workers assemble engines along the line at a General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tenn. A nationwide strike by the United Automobile Workers at GM plants didn't hurt U.S. job growth in October. Harrison McClary/Reuters hide caption

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Job Market Resilient In October Despite GM Strike, Beating Expectations

U.S. employers added 128,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate inched up to 3.6%. The drop in job creation reflects a slowing economy, but a strike at General Motors was also a factor.

Job Market Resilient In October Despite GM Strike, Beating Expectations

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Fed Cuts Rates Again To Boost A Slowing Economy

With Wednesday's move, the Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jerome Powell, has cut interest rates three times so far this year. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Fed Cuts Rates Again To Boost A Slowing Economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to support an economy that continues to tap the brakes. Economic growth in the third quarter was just 1.9%.

Fed Cuts Rates Again To Boost A Slowing Economy

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As Growth Slows To 1.9%, The Economy Is Falling Short Of Trump's Target

GDP numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy lost some steam in the third quarter. President Trump is banking on a strong economy as his ticket to a second term. William Deshazer/Reuters hide caption

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As Growth Slows To 1.9%, The Economy Is Falling Short Of Trump's Target

GDP numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy lost some steam in the third quarter. President Trump is banking on a strong economy as his ticket to a second term.

As Growth Slows To 1.9%, The Economy Is Falling Short Of Trump's Target

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FACT CHECK: President Trump's Plans For Syrian Oil

Oil well pumps are seen in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province in 2015. President Trump is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Youssef Karwashan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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FACT CHECK: President Trump's Plans For Syrian Oil

The president is renewing his push for U.S. control of Syrian oil. Experts say the limited oil there belongs to Syria, but it may provide a pretext for a continued U.S. presence in the country.

Where There's A Wine, There's A Way

A winemaker pours rosé at the Chateau Sainte Roseline in the southern France region of Provence. European producers of premium specialty agricultural products like French wine, face a U.S. tariff hike with duties on a range of European goods, including wine. Daniel Cole/AP hide caption

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Where There's A Wine, There's A Way

A Florida company has found a way to sidestep the Trump administration's new, 25% tariffs on French wine. The company is importing bulk wine by the truckload tariff-free and bottling it in the U.S.

Where There's A Wine, There's A Way

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'It's Time To Get Something Back': Union Workers' Voices Are Getting Louder

United Auto Workers members picket Wednesday at a General Motors plant in Flint, Mich. Last year, more U.S. workers went on strike than at any time since 1986. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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'It's Time To Get Something Back': Union Workers' Voices Are Getting Louder

Unions and their supporters around the country are assessing whether the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors is a sign of renewed labor power.

'It's Time To Get Something Back': Union Workers' Voices Are Getting Louder

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White House Adviser Peter Navarro Calls Fictional Alter Ego An 'Inside Joke'

Peter Navarro, White House director of trade and manufacturing policy, has admitted quoting a fictional character in several of his nonfiction books. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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White House Adviser Peter Navarro Calls Fictional Alter Ego An 'Inside Joke'

Peter Navarro, a key architect of President Trump's trade policy, made up one of the people the adviser repeatedly quotes in his nonfiction books. Navarro's publisher is not amused.

White House Adviser Peter Navarro Calls Fictional Alter Ego An 'Inside Joke'

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