Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

WATCH: The Escalating Trade War With China

Friday, May 17, 2019

The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China may be painful for American consumers and companies but Trump's supporters say the battle is long overdue.

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Trump Softens Escalating Iran War Rhetoric

Friday, May 17, 2019

The Trump administration is sounding warnings about Iran and building up force in the Persian Gulf, but the president's aversion to foreign intervention also weigh on his foreign policy.

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Tariff Waivers Let U.S. Government Pick Winners And Losers

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

President Trump suggests U.S. companies hurt by China tariffs can apply for a waiver. The Department of Commerce is already dealing with thousands of exclusion requests for earlier steel tariffs.

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Trade Talks End With No Agreement

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Trade talks between the U.S. and China ended Friday with no agreement. But both sides said the negotiations were constructive. The U.S. imposed higher tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports.

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U.S.-China Trade Talks End For Now, As Higher Tariffs Take Effect

Friday, May 10, 2019

Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China wrapped up two days of "candid and constructive" talks Friday but failed to reach agreement. The Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on Chinese goods.

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White House Follows Through With Tariff Hikes On Chinese Imports

Friday, May 10, 2019

After months of disputes and negotiations, the Trump administration has significantly raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. U.S.-Chinese negotiators meet again to try to reach a deal.

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Food Fight: Trump Administration Levels Tariffs On Mexican Tomatoes

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Under pressure from Florida lawmakers, the Trump administration is taking steps to protect domestic tomato growers from Mexican competition.

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Frustrated With Trade Talks, Trump Threatens China With Tariffs

Monday, May 06, 2019

Ahead of final trade talks this week with China, President Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on the country. The move marked an escalation in tensions between the world's two largest economies.

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Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level In Almost 50 Years

Friday, May 03, 2019

U.S. employers added 263,000 new jobs in April. That's more than analysts were expecting, and it's another sign the economy keeps chugging along after almost a decade of growth.

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Unemployment Drops To 3.6%, 263,000 Jobs Added, Showing Economy Remains Strong

Friday, May 03, 2019

Employers added far more jobs than expected in April — another sign the U.S. economy is chugging along as the expansion nears the 10-year mark. The unemployment rate was the lowest since 1969.

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Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

President Trump wants to keep the banks from complying with congressional subpoenas seeking his bank records. He's joined in the suit by three of his children and some of his real estate businesses.

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U.S. Trade Negotiators Resume Trade Talks With China

Monday, April 29, 2019

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators are back at the bargaining table. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says after months of negotiation, they should know soon whether a final agreement is possible.

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U.S. Economy Grows 3.2% During First Quarter Of 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

The U.S. economy started 2019 with a bang, growing at a better-than-expected rate of 3.2% in the first three months of the year.

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Commerce Department Report Shows Better-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth

Friday, April 26, 2019

The U.S. economy grew at 3.2 percent in the first quarter, handily beating expectations. The economy's performance was boosted by strong consumer spending, business investment and trade.

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U.S. Economy Powers Ahead In First Quarter: 3.2% Growth

Friday, April 26, 2019

The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy picked up steam in the first three months of the year. GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.2% in the first quarter, up from 2.2% at the end of 2018,

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Aircraft Orders Jump, But Boeing 737 Max Grounding Could Trim U.S. Growth

Thursday, April 25, 2019

The grounding of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft could pinch the economy, some analysts say. But the government reported that aircraft orders were strong enough last month to lift a key indicator.

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Why The Tragic Fire At Notre Dame Has Led People To Be So Generous

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

France struggled to raise donations last year when Notre Dame was crumbling and in need of repairs. Now, after a devastating fire, hundreds of millions have been pledged to save the cathedral.

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Donation Pledges Roll In For Notre Dame's Reconstruction

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

France's wealthiest families and businesses pledged hundreds of millions of euros to restore one of their nation's cultural touchstones.

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On Tax Day, The IRS Is Short Of Money

Monday, April 15, 2019

The agency's budget has been cut sharply over the past decade. That means fewer audits. The Trump administration says those cuts may have gone too far and it's seeking more money for tax enforcement.

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U.S. Warns Of New Tariffs On Europe Over Airbus Subsidies

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

The Trump administration is preparing tariffs on billions of dollars in imports from Europe in retaliation for subsidies of Airbus jets. The levies would hit products ranging from aircraft to wine.

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