Author: Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Critics warn trade deal with China leaves unresolved most of the toughest issues and the North American trade pact will make American cars more costly

As Democrats consider whether to back a revamped trade pact being pushed by President Donald Trump, they’re zeroing in on a new point of conflict.

The world economy will be more sluggish this year, the International Monetary Fund warned Monday, citing trade disputes that have seen China slow to its weakest pace in 30 years