Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble. on May 3, 2025 at 4:59 pm

For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.

For the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk on May 2, 2025 at 2:07 pm

The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

Trump Ends Chinese Tariff Loophole, Raising the Cost of Online Goods on May 2, 2025 at 4:00 am

Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.

A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy on May 1, 2025 at 3:03 pm

American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.

GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions on May 1, 2025 at 3:17 pm

General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

Trump, on Tariffs, Says ‘Maybe the Children Will Have 2 Dolls Instead of 30’ on April 30, 2025 at 10:13 pm

At the end of a cabinet meeting, the president allowed for the possibility that trade war could disrupt supply chains.

Here’s What 7 Americans Think of Trump’s First 100 Days on April 30, 2025 at 9:01 am

Here’s what a variety of voters who made their choices in November’s election with some hesitation had to say about President Trump’s first 100 days.

White House-Amazon Spat Culminates in Trump Calling Bezos ‘Very Nice’ on April 29, 2025 at 8:18 pm

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related price increases. Amazon said it was “not going to happen.”

Trump to Sign Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs on April 29, 2025 at 5:37 pm

Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.

New Data Provide a Pre-Tariff Snapshot of a Stable but Slowing Labor Market on April 29, 2025 at 5:15 pm

But the effects of the levies, which have created uncertainty for businesses, have not yet been fully felt.