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U.S. ran the biggest trade deficits with China and Mexico in 2024. What about Canada?
The U.S. ended 2024 with the second-largest trade deficit on record — and China and Mexico were the countries that benefited most from sending goods to America. Canada? Not so much.MarketWatch - 1d -
What are the risks of a U.S.-China trade war, and can conflict be averted?
The world's two biggest economies are on the brink of an economically destructive trade war. Here's what experts think could happen next.CBS News - 1d -
Trade deficits are a distraction — focus instead on the debt
Broad-based increases in tariff barriers to reduce the trade deficit will be ineffectual, counterproductive and ultimately pointless.The Hill - 1d -
Trump Prepares to Take On the US Trade Deficit, a Familiar Nemesis
The trade deficit has long drawn the president’s ire. Now, he’s preparing to take it on again.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. trade deficit hits second highest level ever as Trump weighs more tariffs
The trade deficit surged in December and the U.S. finished 2024 with the second largest gap ever, perhaps in part because some businesses sought to bring in more imports before President Trump ...MarketWatch - 1d -
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.The New York Times - 2d -
China Launches an Antitrust Probe Into Google. Here’s What That Means
The investigation comes in response to a 10 percent tariff imposed by President Trump on imports from China.Inc. - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Here: What to Know About the New Trade War
President Trump announced fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China that look set to reshape global economies.Inc. - 3d -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for your wallet?
Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Caleb Silver, breaks down what President Trump’s tariffs could mean for your finances as Mexico, Canada and China have all vowed to retaliate against the proposed ...NBC News - 3d -
Is Trump about to lead the U.S. into a trade war? Here's what to know.
Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump may be poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.CBS News - 6d -
Number of MLS teams participating in U.S. Open Cup set to double: Here's what it means for the league
MLS is hoping that more competitions, especially for young players, will onhelp boost the progression of the players and the leagueCBS Sports - Jan. 30 -
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money
The Fed paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
Nucor CEO says he's optimistic about what Trump policies mean for steel trade
In a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Nucor CEO Leon Topalian expressed optimism about what Trump's tariff policies mean for the U.S. steel industry.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
U.S. trade deficit in goods hits record high just before Trump took office. It won’t be easy to reduce them.
The U.S. posted a record trade deficit in good in 2024, spotlighting what is likely to be running sore spot under the second administration of President Trump.MarketWatch - Jan. 29 -
Inflation Isn’t Trump’s Primary Concern. Here’s What That Means for Consumer Prices
Despite Trump’s flurry of executive orders, none touched on inflation or consumer costs.Inc. - Jan. 26 -
What a U.S. exit from the WHO means for global health
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.CNBC - Jan. 24 -
What does Trump's new immigration executive order mean?
President Trump signed an executive order that "suspends the physical entry of aliens engaged in an invasion of the United States through the southern border." Plus, all federal diversity, equity ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means
The company’s new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!Wired - Jan. 22 -
Trump Just Announced That Andrea Lucas Will Lead the EEOC. Here’s What That Could Mean for Your Workplace
Andrea Lucas’s appointment will bring about big changes in employment law and policy. It will also bring big lawsuits.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Here’s What Looming Tax Hikes Could Mean for Small-Business Owners
The 20 percent Small Business Deduction has been the “single most beneficial tax deduction for small-business owners,” says one accountant.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
What Trump's new immigration policies could mean for migrants
President Trump has promised changes to immigration policies, including deporting immigrants to their home countries.. NBC News Julia Ainsley reports on what these changes could mean for migrants, ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
What Trump's executive orders mean for the fight against climate change
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders promoting fossil fuels and ending many of the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump Says He Ended the ‘EV Mandate.’ What Does That Mean?
Policy experts say the implications of Donald Trump’s executive order for EV owners—and the EV-curious—won’t be clear for a while.Wired - Jan. 22 -
What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means
The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics unclear.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
What a second Trump administration could mean for your money
President Donald Trump made many promises that could directly impact many Americans' personal finances. Here's what to watch for in his second term.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Europe Braces for a New Trump Era, Uncertain About What It Means
President Trump appears willing to shake up almost every policy area, and a behind-the-scenes E.U. task force has been trying to prepare. But is Europe ready?The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump's back, here's what it means for the Pentagon on Day 1
Presented by Lockheed Martin — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN The Big Story Trump's back, here's what it means for the Pentagon on Day ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump's hand wasn't on the Bible during the oath of office: What does this mean?
Trump was sworn in as the country's 47th president on Monday.The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Trump's second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here's what that means for consumers
Here's what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
JPMorgan Chase is the best performer among U.S. banks. What that means for investors.
Now that the largest six U.S. banks have reported their fourth-quarter results, it is clear that investors are continuing to celebrate the group’s performance. And although the banks have varying ...MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
What an indoor Trump inauguration means for preparation efforts
The second inauguration of Donald Trump will be held indoors Monday in anticipation of frigid weather. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on reactions to the decision ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you
Google's Gemini AI achieves a milestone with simultaneous video and image processing, unlocking possibilities through AnyChat.VentureBeat - Jan. 14 -
TikTok ban: Here’s what to expect if the app is banned in the U.S. on Sunday
The U.S. Supreme Court is viewed as open to upholding a national-security law that will shut down the video-sharing app nationwide on Sunday if it continues to be controlled by its Chinese parent ...MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Bond yields are surging. Here's what it means for your finances
The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached its highest level in 14 months.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies
While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Trump Received an Unconditional Discharge. What Does That Mean?
The rare and lenient sentence, which will spare President-elect Donald J. Trump jail time, was used to address his unusual status.The New York Times - Jan. 10