The free-trade era is over. U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff letters show that tariffs - to protect domestic industries and to raise revenue for a deeply indebted government - are the way forward.

The U.S. government's economic strategy mimics Trump's aggressive business strategy. Trump has borrowed heavily in his business ventures and has declared bankruptcy several times due to excessive ...

Companies seeking to attract as many workers as they can — and reduce their own wage costs — like to locate in places that ...

The US economy is expected to slow the rest of the year as tariffs take a bigger toll on consumers and businesses, ...

The Housing Market Tracker shows housing inventory decreased last week, while purchase application data grew 25% ...

The Federal Reserve remains cautious about cutting interest rates despite pressure from the White House and investors. Several factors, including inflation concerns and trade tariffs, contribute to ...

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Blowback: Federal Reserve's Lavish Renovation Plans Under Fire** In an astonishing revelation, the Federal Reserve's upcoming $2.5 billion headquarters renovation is raising eye ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has reiterated that rate decisions will be data-driven — by inflation, and employment.

The nation has course-corrected and is once more heading in the right direction under President Trump, the Heritage ...

President Donald Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates or quit his post by targeting the expensive renovation at the central bank ...

The latest round of tariff threats from President Trump could spark fresh concerns about inflation, which might force the ...