Uber, Bird and Lime say move will hamper growth of environmentally friendly transportation

Image problems and labour shortages inhibit growth as baby boomers exit the workforce

Cost savings and the Midwestern work ethic are significant incentives

German group is first big carmaker to respond to increased Chinese tariffs

Companies bewildered by judgments on exemptions as backlog of decisions rises

Higher commodity costs and trade fears expected to hit profits

A surge in midwest manufacturing is showing signs of grinding slower in face of trade war fears

Manufacturers report rising costs and difficulties in sourcing ahead of tariff deadline

Low unemployment and booming manufacturing force employers to widen recruitment pool

Plan to move motorcycle production out of the US sparks political backlash

Manufacturer’s Wisconsin project is President’s good news counterpoint to Harley

Steel users and carmakers increase opposition to US trade policies

US president lashes out at planned shift of production facilities to avoid EU tariffs

Most blame only the EU as motorcycle maker moves some production away from US

While the economy is robust, there are fears of an extended drag on corporate earnings