The United States Cyber Command is now keeping an eye on individual Russian operatives in an effort to deter them from interfering with the upcoming midterms. This is the first public cyber operation by the US to protect the country against Russian election meddling.

The escalating trade war between the US and China as well as tightening monetary policies have been cited as two of the biggest risks to long-term growth according to economists.

The trade surplus that China has over the United States has reached a record high.

The US has reached a last-minute agreement with Canada to save NAFTA. The deal was agreed on before midnight on Sunday while sharp divisions between the two countries threatened to undermine the trade treaty that has stood for 25 years.

The Chinese government has raised tariffs on thousands of US goods entering the country. This is part of Beijing’s response to escalating trade tensions with the US.

Jack Ma,chairman and founder of the Alibaba company, appears to be less certain about creating jobs in the United States than his previous public appearances have stated.