US trade deficit hits record high as businesses, consumers try to get ahead of Trump tariffs
U.S. trade deficit surged to a record $140.5B in March as businesses raced to import goods ahead of sweeping Trump tariffs, dragging on GDP growth.
US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they’re taking because of Trump’s trade war
U.S. stocks fall as AI hype cools and companies pull forecasts amid tariff uncertainty from Trump, sparking fears of slowed growth and recession.
Trump insults Canada ahead of its prime minister’s arrival at the White House
Trump gives new Canadian PM Mark Carney a cold welcome, questioning U.S. dependence on Canada amid rising trade tensions and sovereignty disputes.
Disabled workers have faced prejudice. Now they face DOGE firings
Mass federal layoffs under Trump target disabled workers, raising concerns about the future of inclusive hiring and Schedule A protections.
Tariffs could add $500M to Dominion offshore wind project
Richmond-based Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy says the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in Virginia Beach could rise by about $500 million due to tariffs on imported goods imposed by President Donald Trump.
Buffett says US shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Trump has done with tariffs
Warren Buffett criticizes Trump’s tariffs, urges global trade, and shares insights on markets, succession plans, and Berkshire’s $347B cash reserves.
I voted for Trump. His tariff exclusions don’t reflect conservative strength
Alexandria business founder Tanveer Kathawalla writes in an op-ed that President Donald Trump's tariffs project decline and harm industry and the nation's ability to reduce federal debt.
Virginia Tech’s president defends NIH research funding
President Sands warns NIH cuts will harm research, national security, and Virginia Tech’s future as Trump-era policies challenge higher education.
Truckers hope freight recession is finally ending
Virginia truckers eye regulatory rollbacks under Trump and hope a February freight bump signals recovery after the nation’s longest freight recession.
Tariffs spark uncertainty for Virginia port and shippers
Shipping and logistics companies and related maritime industries worry about the impacts of President Trump's global trade war and international tariffs. In a worst-case scenario, long-term tariffs on imports and exports would have a cascading effect, accumulating downstream across the economy, economists say.
Dominion offshore wind project on track despite hurdles
Dominion’s $10.7B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project remains on schedule despite rising costs and federal policy uncertainty under Trump.
Executive insights: Maritime leaders on tariffs, workforce development and more
DONALD MILLS President and general manager, Mills Marine & Ship Repair, Suffolk Virginia Business: How did you move from being employed at Huntington Ingalls Industries and Newport News Shipbuilding to starting your own business? Mills: At HII, I gained extensive hands-on experience, comprehensive industry insights and valuable professional relationships. This tenure taught me critical technic[...]