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AESC halts $1.6B EV battery plant over policy fears
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.” While Automotive Energy Supply Corp. didn’t specify what those problems are, South Carolina’s Republican governor said the company is dealing with the potential loss of […]
Wall Street drifts closer to its record ahead of Friday’s jobs report
U.S. stocks edged higher after Trump said trade talks with China will resume, signaling easing tensions. Markets await key jobs report Friday.
Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% in a move that’s set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely to increase prices for consumers.
As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump’s tariff hammer looks less mighty than he claims
Trump raises China tariffs to 145%, sparking retaliation and global market jitters as trade talks begin in Geneva with no clear resolution in sight.
Fed holds rates steady amid tariff-driven inflation risk
The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged as it weighs Trump’s tariffs, inflation risk, and economic uncertainty before deciding on possible future cuts.
Senate blocks Kaine-sponsored bid to stop Trump’s tariffs
Senate Republicans block a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to halt Trump’s global tariffs, highlighting GOP divides and rising economic concerns.
Trump’s tariffs echo Hoover-era economic missteps
Trump's 2025 tariffs trigger market turmoil, drawing comparisons to Hoover's Depression-era policies and warnings from economists and business leaders.
Virginia junk fee ban awaits action from governor
Virginia may ban hidden junk fees under new legislation, but Gov. Youngkin must act by May 2 to sign or veto the consumer protection bill.
Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy
Trump economy, GDP decline, U.S. tariffs, Biden blame, stock market, trade war, recession warning, import taxes, economic policy, CHIPS Act
