How Trump's trade war and tweets are unsettling the economy

The trade war between the U.S. and China escalated Friday, as China announced new tariffs on $75 billion of American goods. President Trump tweeted in response that American companies were “ordered” to find alternatives to China and that he would increase tariffs on Chinese products. He also called Fed chair Jay Powell a U.S. "enemy." Judy Woodruff talks to The Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell.

January 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

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Season 2021 Episode 30

January 30, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

January 27, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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Season 2021 Episode 27

January 27, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration lays out its plan to tackle the global climate crisis, we break down what's driving the volatility in the stock market, and mothers leaving prison face an uphill battle reentering society and reconnecting with their families.

January 26, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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Season 2021 Episode 26

January 26, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the Biden administration continues its flurry of executive actions, a discussion with White House adviser Susan Rice on driving the goal of equity, COVID infections and deaths dip amid sluggish pace of inoculations and more.