Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.

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Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy

Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...
The Hill - Mar. 10
Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?
BBC News - Mar. 10
Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs try to 'stop the bleeding' in US economy: UAW chief

President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico "are an attempt to stop the bleeding" in the U.S. economy, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.
ABC News - Mar. 9
Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain

President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.
The Hill - 5d
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

The rise in costs comes as consumers signal that they are increasingly tapped out and worried about the impact of potential tariffs on the economy.
CNBC - Mar. 8
Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs

Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.
The New York Times - Mar. 12
Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.

Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.
The New York Times - Mar. 7
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to reassure the public about the state of the economy amid recent market struggles following President Trump's tariff threats. David Wessel, Brookings ...
CBS News - 5d
Consumer sentiment falls to a 29-month low. Uncertainty rises due to tariffs and Trump tumult.

A burst of optimism after Donald Trump won the presidential election has evaporated. Americans worry about rising inflation due to the president’s tariffs, a new survey shows, and they are put off ...
MarketWatch - 5d

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

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Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs try to 'stop the bleeding' in US economy: UAW chief

Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast is becoming a pricey luxury

Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs

Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "not concerned" about market volatility

Consumer sentiment falls to a 29-month low. Uncertainty rises due to tariffs and Trump tumult.

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