Trump’s Science Policies Pose Long-Term Risk, Economists Warn on March 31, 2025 at 3:35 pm

Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling. on March 31, 2025 at 3:42 pm

A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.

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.