Natural disasters at home and abroad contributed to the country having fewer exports than imports.

Chinese exports took a hit in the last year because of the European debt crisis, while the export market suffered as Chinese consumers bought less.

One thing we'll be hearing a lot about this election year is ways to grow the economy. Small businesses are looking for their share of the action, but could that have unintended consequences?

After years of bickering over terms, Russia is getting an invitation to join the World Trade Organization. WTO ministers start a three day meeting in Geneva today.

The Marketplace Daily Pulse is down today on news that the number of metal containers coming off boats has dropped on the biggest shipping route …