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President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Tuesday, doubling tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25 percent to 50 percent. The tariffs go into effect today, Wednesday.  The …

President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in the coming days, amid rising concerns that China has violated the terms of a recent …

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to limit the power of federal judges to block infrastructure projects based on environmental concerns, siding with agencies over courts in decisions tied to …

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.3% in April, the lowest level in more than three years, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number came in …

The United States and China have agreed to temporarily slash tariffs on each other’s goods by a staggering 115%. The decision comes after a series of intense trade negotiations held …

President Donald Trump’s new 10% baseline tariff on imported goods officially took effect Wednesday morning, with China facing a massive 104% tariff on imports. The White House confirmed the measure …

U.S. stocks took a staggering tumble on Thursday, erasing an estimated $2.5 trillion in market value in what financial analysts are calling the largest single-day drop since 2020. The Dow …

Microplastics may be linked to serious health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke, according to a new study presented this week. Researchers found that people living in areas …

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration is taking action to prevent a financial crisis but admits there are “no guarantees” a recession won’t happen.  Speaking on Meet the …

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it is keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%.  This is the second straight meeting where …