Opinion
The threat of Chinese spyware on NC solar infrastructure
While President Trump must take action at the federal level to protect our homeland from the China threat, our federalist system means he does not have to do it alone.
News
USDAS launches online portal tracking foreign-owned land
“The online portal will allow us to obtain verifiable information about foreign interests in American agricultural land and protect the security of our farmers,” said secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins
News
Trade with China down overall in 2025
North Carolina's trade with China is down on both imports and exports, on par with the national trend.
News
Pharmaceuticals were NC’s top trade commodity in 2025
An analysis of trade data reveals that pharmaceuticals are the No. 1 trade commodity, with Mexico and China among NC's top trade partners.
News
Base supports Trump’s foreign policy, some critique China strategy
Nine months in, experts assess Trump's foreign policy approach, in light of polling showing overall support for his approach, China is highlighted as a high threat to national security.
News
Chinese imports of Brazilian soybeans rise, despite US trade deal
Experts analyze the stability of the trade deal as China ramps up imports of Brazilian soybeans.
News
Concern among NC farmers, as China boycotts US soybeans
China has placed no orders for new-crop soybeans this marketing year (which began Sept. 1), Charles Hall of the NC Soybean Association told CJ in a recent interview.
Opinion
The tariffs are harming national security, not just our economy
As a result of the tariffs, North Carolinians pay more in taxes and face a shrinking market for their exports, while China and its allies have become more resilient.
News
Trump extends China trade deal another 90 days
China is the second largest buyer of NC soybeans, at $16.9 million.
News
Tariffs create uncertainty in NC steel industry
The recent tariffs and trade war have caused rampant uncertainty in the international market, significantly impacting US steel manufacturers.
News
Pence, NC leaders address economic uncertainty amid tariffs
North Carolina leaders and former Vice President Mike Pence discuss the climate of uncertainty caused by the current tariffs.
News
Impact of tariffs on NC electronics and tech manufacturing
Tariffs are adding uncertainty to NC tech businesses.
