With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.

Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.

The January jobs report delayed by the brief government shutdown will be released next week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.

The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.

The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.