Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
Tariff Decision Deemed Both Right and Wrong by Stakeholders
The administration’s new steel and aluminum tariffs aim to protect jobs, while industry groups warn they could raise consumer prices and spark trade disputes.
Trump Global Tariff to Take Effect at 10% Despite Earlier 15% Announcement
The rate will apply to steel and aluminum imports starting next month, lowering the previously signaled 15% duty and raising questions about policy consistency.
Tariffs Seen as Wild Card for U.S. Economy Amid New Trade Measures
New duties on Chinese steel, aluminum and select consumer goods have sparked debate over cost impacts and domestic industry protection.
EU Says It Will Not Accept Any Increase in U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The European Commission reiterated its stance during trade talks, emphasizing that the existing agreement must be honored.
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.
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.
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.