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States sue to block Trump tariffs on global imports
A coalition of states sued to block new Trump tariffs on global imports, arguing the 15% tariffs lack congressional approval and could raise costs for consumers.
Trump says U.S.-born jobs are booming but data shows otherwise
Trump says U.S.-born workers are winning from immigration crackdowns, but labor data shows rising unemployment and no job boom for native-born Americans.
Fed poised for rate cut as policymakers split on next steps
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week, but deep divisions among policymakers and mixed economic signals make future rate cuts uncertain.
US-China trade deal eases tariffs, revives soybean sales
The U.S. and China reached a trade deal reducing tariffs, restoring soybean imports and easing export controls after years of economic tension.
Rundles Roundup: Inflation-Shrinkflation: The double whammy
Shrinkflation and skimpflation are rising in 2025 as manufacturers shrink products and raise prices. Learn how tariffs, consumer habits, and policy efforts impact this trend.
Trump trade and immigration moves spark global risk
Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies aim for U.S. strength but risk long-term global stability without a strategic, coordinated approach.
Powell says Fed will hold rates despite Trump pressure
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says interest rates will stay on hold for now, rejecting President Trump’s calls for immediate cuts amid tariff concerns.
Bond market rattled by tax cut fears and rising debt
Wall Street reacts to rising bond yields as tax cuts fuel U.S. debt concerns, shaking markets and raising fears of higher rates and inflation.
Inflation slows despite tariffs, but more hikes expected
Inflation slowed in April despite new tariffs, but economists warn higher prices are likely by summer as delayed effects and new duties kick in.
Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
Trump threatens more tariffs on China
Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive trade war.
Trump announces sweeping new tariff plan
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States, threatening to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.
