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Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of the various […]
U.S. warns of tariff hikes as Trump deadline nears
Trump’s tariff pause ends Wednesday, with U.S. warning trade partners that higher tariffs could take effect Aug. 1 unless new deals emerge.
Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis finds a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump‘s current tariff plans, a sum that could potentially be managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins. The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute is among the first to measure […]
US stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging on tariff fears
U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high, another milestone in a remarkable recovery from a springtime plunge caused by fears that the Trump administration‘s trade policies could harm the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and finished above its previous record set in February. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.5% and set its own all-time high. […]
US unemployment ticked down, hovering at historically low levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, the Labor Department said Wednesday. U.S. jobless claims ticked down from 250,000 the week before. Economists had expected last week’s claims to match that at 250,000. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out […]
Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring spending surge to beat tariffs
U.S. retail sales fell 0.9% in May as consumers pulled back following Trump’s tariff hikes, with auto sales taking the biggest hit.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
President Trump announces a new trade framework with China including 55% U.S. tariffs and rare earth mineral supplies, but key details remain vague.
Two dolls instead of 30? Toys become the latest symbol of Trump’s trade war
Trump's comments on doll tariffs spark criticism as toy makers warn of price hikes and shortages. U.S. toy industry braces for trade war fallout.
Fed holds interest rate at 4.3% amid tariff and inflation uncertainty
The Fed kept rates steady at 4.3%, citing rising risks of inflation and unemployment due to Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from China and beyond.
