Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll
A slowdown in commerce between the United States and China caused by escalating tariffs was evident in a report Wednesday…
Trump Signs Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the…
How Trump May Unintentionally Cut Carbon Emissions
Despite his administration’s lack of concern about climate change, a recession would give the atmosphere a break. At least in…
Why the Economic Disruption From Trump’s Tariff War Will Be Hard to Reverse
The president’s turnover of the economic order has unleashed changes that could prove lasting, because other countries will adjust.
Sweetgreen’s CEO on Robots, RFK Jr. and Why Salads Are So Expensive
Jonathan Neman set out to make fast food healthier, co-founding the salad chain in Washington. Now, what goes in our…
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business
Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, has become a go-to for major companies seeking relief from tariffs. But he’s not…
U.S. Dollar’s Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?
European officials see the concern over the “safe haven” reputation of U.S. financial assets as a chance to attract investors.
New Details Emerge on Trump Officials’ Sprint to Gut Consumer Bureau Staff
Emails and testimonials from workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau document the administration’s efforts to lay off 90 percent…
Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits
The cases are the latest test of the president’s expansive claims of executive power.
Tesla and Volkswagen May Have a Leg Up As Tariffs Raise EV Prices
Electric vehicles will get even more expensive, but prices for Teslas and some other models may not rise as much…