President Trump is teasing new moves in international trade this week, while Elon Musk is trying to continue his blitz through federal agencies.

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And she joins us now for a preview. Good morning, Asma. ASMA KHALID, BYLINE: Good morning, Ayesha. RASCOE: Let's start with tariffs because China's retaliatory measures are due to come into effect ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Alison Green, author of the "Ask a Manager" blog, what questions she's been getting from federal workers amid all the uncertainty caused by the Trump administration.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Krystelle Bamford about her new novel, "Idle Grounds," which tells the story of young cousins facing grownup truths. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station.

Good morning. MARY LOVELY: Good morning, Ayesha. RASCOE: First thing's first. What is a trade deficit? LOVELY: A trade deficit is basically the difference between what we buy from the rest of the ...