Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Facing Uncertainty With Tariffs
Faced with tariffs introduced by President Trump on cars, steel and aluminum, Europe’s carmakers are pessimistic about the future.
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Under Trump, Stocks Have the Worst Start to a Presidential Term Since 1974
During the first 100 days of the Trump administration, shock waves from the chaotic tariff rollout continue to send tremors...
U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter, in Reading Clouded by Messy Trade Data
Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown.
Do CEOs Dare Risk Tariff Transparency, and Draw Trump’s Fury?
Companies are weighing whether they should be transparent about tariffs’ effect on prices, or — as Amazon learned on Tuesday...
Vietnam Used to Be a Safe Haven for Trade. Now It Might Not Be.
On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, U.S. companies that have come to rely on Vietnam’s...
As Trump Cuts Foreign Aid, What Does It Mean for the Gates Foundation?
As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk...
Trump’s Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows
Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.
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...
White House-Amazon Spat Culminates in Trump Calling Bezos ‘Very Nice’
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related...
Starbucks Profit Drops, but Leaders Say Turnaround Is Working
Profit fell 50 percent in the quarter, and the company said one reason was its hiring of additional workers to...