Mexico has responded to US president Donald Trump’s vow to dismantle Nafta by threatening legislation to stop imports of US corn. Timothy Conley reports.
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Trump’s infrastructure plan draws fire
US president Donald Trump’s call for a multibillion-dollar investment into infrastructure through public-private partnerships has been attacked for being overblown – and likely to benefit private companies at taxpayers’ expense. Karen E Thuermer reports.
US importers angry at proposed border tax hike
US consumer companies are opposing the proposed Border Adjustment Tax, which would hit those that import and sell in the US especially hard. Karen E Thuermer reports.
US airport infrastructure costs skyrocket
US airports will need $99.9bn in between 2017 and 2021, leading to calls for local user fees to be be revised. Karen E Thuermer reports.
Can we trust the US’s official economic statistics?
President Trump’s approach to economic data has been publicly questioned by a Democratic Senator and the Wall Street Journal.

fDi National Championship 2017: the winner
For the second season running, South Carolina triumphs in fDi’s National Championship, beating Massachusetts and California to snatch victory. Cathy Mullan reports.
View from America: the Trump effect begins in earnest
Donald Trump's travel ban runs counter to US business leaders’ global outlook, but hopes persist that the president will put business, as well as America, first, writes Daniel Malachuk.
China eager to fill TPP void
Regional partnership shows how China could soon be writing the rules in international trade
NAFTA and US-Mexico economic ties under threat
While the proposed US border tax and trade renegotiations would hit Mexico, experts warn US consumers could also be affected. Timothy Conley reports.
Fears grow of US labour shortage
The US is facing a tighter labour market than usual, with companies voicing concerns at a lack of skilled workers. Erika Morphy reports.
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