Economy & Markets — Archive
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NASA Faces Pressure to Replace Space Launch System with Commercial Rockets
Cost overruns and schedule delays have prompted lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to examine private‑sector launch options.
Mamdani Calls for Affordable NYC Housing, Criticizes ICE Amid Budget Concerns
The housing official says every family should afford a home while denouncing ICE's policies, as New York faces a $2.4 billion budget shortfall.
SCOTUS Has Ruled on Tariffs, but Who Will Ultimately Pay
The Court’s decision leaves the fate of the Trump‑era steel and aluminum tariffs to Congress and industry, raising questions about future cost burdens.
Senator Grenell Calls Ice Rink Vandal Terrorist as Federal Authorities Pursue Suspect in Toxic Attack
The incident, involving a chemical spray at a Minnesota ice rink, has sparked debate over labeling domestic vandalism as terrorism.
U.S. Court Blocks Solar Panel Tariffs, Business Owners Cautiously Welcome
The decision removes a 25% duty on Chinese solar imports, which industry groups said was raising electricity costs for manufacturers.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows as Administration Credits Recent Tariff Adjustments
The Treasury reports a $12.3 billion reduction in the trade deficit for the first quarter of 2026, a change the White House attributes to new tariff reforms.
Mamdani Calls for NYC Housing Plan While Criticizing ICE, City Faces Budget Shortfall
The mayoral candidate’s proposal promises affordable homes for all families, but city officials warn the plan could widen the $1.5 billion budget gap.
Ruling Is a Victory for World Trade, but Also Tricky
The Supreme Court upheld a WTO‑backed exemption for U.S. exporters, yet the decision leaves several tariff‑related provisions unsettled.
Trump Gives Grudging Praise to Liberal Trio Who Helped Sink His Tariffs
President Trump said the three Democratic lawmakers forced the administration to abandon the proposed steel and aluminum duties, calling their push a necessary check on trade policy.
U.S. Trade Representative Rejects Trump Tariff Proposal, Marking Rare Public 'No'
Katherine Tai said the administration will not impose new duties on Chinese steel, though existing tariffs stay in place.