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U.S. trade deficits remain high in 2025, despite Trump’s tariff policy
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (138+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The U.S. trade deficit for goods hit a record level despite President Trump's…...
White House economic adviser says Fed researchers should be punished
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (101+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, assailed a…...
Inflation eased more than expected in January
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (118+ words) Inflation eased more than expected in January'The Washington Post Inflation cooled more than expected in January, offering evidence that price pressures are easing even as households continue to face higher costs for basics such as food, medical care and energy....
Opinion | Tariffs are just a rehearsal for taxing every American’s consumption
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (87+ words) Opinion | Tariffs are just a rehearsal for taxing every American's consumption'The Washington Post When staggering entitlement costs finally come due, a desperate need for more revenue will kick in. On the far-too-long list of big mistakes I have made over…...
GOP tax law fuels steeper deficits, partly buffered by Trump’s tariff revenue
1+ week, 1+ day ago (76+ words) GOP tax law fuels steeper deficits partly buffered by Trump's tariff revenue'The Washington Post The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the Republican tax law is expected to increase deficits by $4.7 trillion over the next decade. President Donald Trump's tariffs are…...
Ripple by The Washington Post
1+ week, 1+ day ago (745+ words) Foreign Policy is a global affairs magazine offering diverse perspectives on issues shaping nations and the world. The Trump administration spent recent days warning markets to brace for a terrible January jobs report, which seemed plausible since the administration has…...
Trump wants lower mortgage rates. His Fed pick may push the other way.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (128+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Kevin Warsh has long criticized the Fed's $6.6 trillion balance sheet, arguing it…...
Opinion | The best evidence against Trump’s tariffs? His own first term.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (68+ words) Opinion | The best evidence against Trump's tariffs? His own first term.The Washington Post Without tariffs, the first year of the president's first term saw a healthier economy Phil Gramm, a former U.S. Senator from Texas and chairman of the Senate…...
Opinion | The cost of Trump’s madman theory on tariffs
1+ week, 4+ day ago (141+ words) Opinion | The cost of Trump's madman theory on tariffs'The Washington Post The president's erratic nature can be a strength, but it's also his biggest liability. Tariffs drive up prices for consumers and hurt long-term growth, but are they useful as…...
Opinion | Are Americans getting richer? New data might surprise you.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (63+ words) Opinion | Americans have gotten richer'The Washington Post Workers have proven resilient over the past decade, despite inflation and valid affordability fears. The resilience of the American worker is one of the most underreported stories of the 2020s. From red tape to…...