Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods on March 31, 2025 at 3:43 pm

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

As Trump Squeezes the Immigrant Work Force, Employers Seek Relief on March 31, 2025 at 9:03 am

Businesses that rely on immigrants are pushing for legislation to ensure an adequate, legal flow of laborers from abroad as deportations ramp up.

Trump Order Could Cripple Federal Worker Unions Fighting DOGE Cuts on March 29, 2025 at 3:08 pm

The move added to the list of actions by President Trump that use the powers of his office to weaken perceived enemies.

They Want More Babies. Now They Have Friends in the Trump White House. on March 30, 2025 at 7:00 am

Advocates of higher birthrates have support in the Trump administration. But it’s unclear whether their priorities will win out.

Specter of Auto Tariffs Spurs Some Car Buyers to Rush Purchases on March 29, 2025 at 10:07 pm

“Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away.

Inflation Remained Sticky Ahead of Trump’s Escalating Trade War, PCE Data Shows on March 28, 2025 at 12:50 pm

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed underlying price pressures persisting in February.

Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices on March 28, 2025 at 9:04 am

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.

With Car Tariffs, Trump Puts His Unorthodox Trade Theory to the Test on March 27, 2025 at 9:21 pm

With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy. Economists aren’t optimistic.

Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Car Prices, but It’s Too Soon to Know When on March 27, 2025 at 7:20 pm

Experts say the 25 percent import fee will make many cars more expensive, but it is not clear when, by how much or which models.

Trump Auto Tariffs: How Major Car Brands Would Be Affected on March 27, 2025 at 3:11 pm

The scale of the damage depends on the circumstances of each company’s supply chain.