Scott Horsley
Stories
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The job market remains incredibly healthy — but the tariff storm could upend things
Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.
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Dow drops 1,500 points on trade war fears over new tariffs
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.
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Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs dozens of economies
President Trump ordered steep new tariffs on imports from around the world. Economists say they could lead to higher prices and slower growth, as well as huge changes in the global economic order.
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The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great
The U.S. has generally kept tariffs low, but a few domestic industries have long been protected by import taxes and other trade barriers. They offer clues about how Trump's new tariffs might work out.
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The U.S. also has its trade barriers
President Trump is preparing to announce another big round of tariffs Wednesday. He argues that import taxes help to protect U.S. producers from foreign competition.
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Americans are growing concerned about the economy
Consumers are growing more cautious about the U.S. economy, in the face of stubborn inflation and looming tariffs.
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Trump's auto tariffs spark market turmoil
President Trump is ordering a 25% tariff on all imported cars, beginning next week. The move is intended to boost domestic auto production. But it will likely also make it more expensive to buy a new car.
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The Fed holds interest rates steady as Trump's trade agenda sparks uncertainty
The Fed held rates steady, but left the door open to cut them later this year if inflation continues to ease. Trump's tariffs, however, could complicate efforts to bring prices under control.
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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't
While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.
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The egg shortage hasn't impacted Canada. Small farms may have something to do with it
While Americans wrestle with a costly egg shortage, eggs are still plentiful and affordable in Canada. Our northern neighbors have been less hard hit by the avian flu outbreak.
