President Trump has said that the global tariffs he plans to announce this week will correct decades of unfair relationships and stop other countries from ripping off the United States. But whether the president’s so-called […]
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Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods
Follow the latest news on the Trump administration. President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are expected to raise the cost of cars, electronics, metals, lumber, pharmaceuticals and other products that American consumers and businesses buy from overseas. […]
Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs
President Trump is set to announce on Wednesday global tariffs that he says will combat unfair trade treatment by other countries and make sure American exporters remain competitive. On Monday, the Office of the United […]
American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.
America is more prosperous than ever. U.S. household net worth reached a new peak at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate has levitated just above record lows for three years. The overall debt that […]
Trump’s Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn
President Trump’s tariffs could drive up prices. His efforts to reduce the federal work force could increase unemployment. But ask economists which of the administration’s policies they are most concerned about and many point to […]