Why do shrimpers like tariffs?
Acy Cooper, a Louisiana shrimper, on his fishing boat “The Lacy Kay.” Drew Hawkins/Gulf States Newsroom hide caption toggle caption Drew Hawkins/Gulf States Newsroom Many…
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President Trump’s first 100 days marked by DOGE, tariffs and deportation
President Trump arrives to speak on his first 100 days at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center on April 29 in Warren, Mich. Alex…
American Giant CEO says China tariffs are ‘overdue’ but warns of industry confusion
Bayard Winthrop of American Giant store in Soho, photographed on November 15, 2018. Andrew Morales/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Morales/WWD/Penske…
Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?
Employees in the trading room of Nordea Markets in Oslo follow sharp stock market declines in early April. The Trump administration’s tariffs are fueling concerns…
UAW President Shawn Fain explains why he supports Trump’s tariffs
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), during a campaign event with former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, in Flint, Mich., on Friday,…
How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump’s economists just revealed their answer
President Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty…
A new-ish gold rush and other indicators
Enlarge this image Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images It’s Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at interesting numbers from the news. On today’s…
What’s this about a crypto reserve?
Enlarge this image Leung Man Hei/Bloomberg via Getty Images Leung Man Hei/Bloomberg via Getty Images In 2009, Bitcoin launched as the first cryptocurrency. Just under…
Can … we still trust the monthly jobs report?
Enlarge this image ALEX EDELMAN/AFP via Getty Images ALEX EDELMAN/AFP via Getty Images Between the Trump administration wanting to change how GDP is calculated and…
Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here’s what to know
Crowds outside the New York Stock Exchange during the Wall Street Crash in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, Oct.…