Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson discusses the Republican tax overhaul and how he expects it to affect job growth in his state. Hutchinson weighs in on President Trump's opposition to NAFTA. He also discusses the work he is doing to recruit businesses across the globe to Arkansas. We press the governor on a tweet he posted after President Trump's election, expressing his hope for "unity" under the president. Hutchinson notes that while Trump's style is not his own, he believes the president has accomplished a lot in his first year.

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US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety
American businesses that rely on Chinese goods are reacting with muted relief after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other’s products for 90 days. Many companies delayed or canceled orders after President Donald Trump last month put a 145% tariff on items made in China. Importers still face relatively high tariffs, however, as well as uncertainty over what will happen in the coming weeks and months. The temporary truce was announced as retailers and their suppliers are looking to finalize their plans and orders for the holiday shopping season. They’re concerned a mad scramble to get goods onto ships will lead to bottlenecks and increased shipping costs.
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