A Perception Gap, not a Skills Gap, may be Manufacturing’s Biggest Problem When Looking for New Hires

by Katherine Hyunjung Lee | Aug 23, 2017 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON – President Trump’s Manufacturing Jobs Initiative may have disbanded, but the administration, companies and research agree on one thing: A four-year college degree is not the only—or necessarily the best—way to a high-paying job, especially when it comes to...

Trade and talent top priorities for manufacturing, experts say

by Katherine Hyunjung Lee | Jul 13, 2017 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON-The lack of a clear U.S. trade policy is forcing American manufacturers to slow growth plans, especially because of the uncertainty over how nations may respond to President Donald Trump’s protectionist rhetoric, business leaders said Thursday during...

Japan-EU trade agreement may hurt U.S. meat producers

by Katherine Hyunjung Lee | Jul 12, 2017 | Business & Tech

WASHINGTON – A trade agreement reached between Japan and the European Union has many U.S. meat producers concerned about future exports. The agreement, reached last week, calls for Europe to lower tariffs on Japanese automobiles in return for Japan lowering...

Moody’s official says China downgrade allows time for reform

by Katherine Hyunjung Lee | Jun 29, 2017 | Business & Tech, Featured

WASHINGTON — The recent reduction in China’s credit rating by Moody’s Investors Ratings should not be blown out of proportion because the country still has time to implement key reforms, a top Moody’s official said Wednesday. “We think China’s credit strength will...

South Korea seeks to align with U.S. on summit

by Katherine Hyunjung Lee | Jun 28, 2017 | National Security

WASHINGTON — South Korean President Moon Jae-in will face pressure to align with the U.S.’s policies on North Korea without alienating his supporters at his first official meeting with President Donald Trump, according to a U.S. expert. “President Moon...