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Economy
Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the…
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Finance
Trump takes aim at ‘wasteful’ government spending by ordering end to penny production
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, U.S.,…
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Economy
Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment
People shop at a Whole Foods store on Feb. 3, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty…
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Economy
Some Census Bureau data now appears to be unavailable to the public
Many databases from the U.S. Census Bureau appeared to be unavailable to the public on Thursday, with users being told…
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Finance
How the U.S. has used tariffs through history — and why Trump is different, economists say
Shipping containers are seen at the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Canada, on Feb. 3, 2025. Andrej Ivanov | Afp…
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Economy
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s finance ministry said Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of 15% on…
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Finance
Trump names Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acting head of CFPB after firing Chopra
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, listens as investor Scott Bessent speaks on the economy in Asheville, N.C.,…
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Economy
In a switch, Trump approves of the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House…
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Finance
Here’s how tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico may impact U.S. consumers
President Donald Trump on Jan. 27, 2025 in Doral, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images President…
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Finance
Fed’s Powell has had no contact with Trump after president said he’ll demand rates drop
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he has not spoken to President Donald Trump since the newly inaugurated president…
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