Download IPFS The July jobs report painted a less-than-rosy picture for President Trump’s economic agenda, revealing that the U.S. economy added only 106,000 jobs over the past three months. The data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), highlighted significant weaknesses in the labor market, raising questions about the[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States is standing firm on a newly imposed 15 percent trade tariff affecting New Zealand exporters, despite direct appeals from New Zealand officials. Trade Minister Todd McClay raised concerns with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, but the Biden administration has shown no signs of reconsidering the[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal vehicle emissions rules may lead to higher gasoline prices and significant job losses, according to the agency’s regulatory findings. While the EPA claims the plan would bring $54 billion in annual savings and expand vehicle options for American consumers, internal[Read More…]

Download IPFS Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump removed Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday, August 1, after the release of a disappointing July jobs report and downward revisions to prior employment data. The move has stirred debate around the accuracy of federal economic reports and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The U.S. dollar has reached new highs against several major currencies after the government imposed fresh tariffs on imports from multiple countries. The move, part of a broader effort to rebalance trade and protect American industries, has bolstered demand for the dollar amid growing market uncertainty. On Thursday,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Investors in U.S. Treasuries are closely watching Friday’s July jobs report for signs of a labor market slowdown that could prompt the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates as early as September. The employment data will be a key factor in shaping expectations about the central bank’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS A recent national poll conducted by Morning Consult for the Century Foundation indicates that a majority of Americans believe the Trump administration’s policies contributed to rising living expenses, especially through tariff measures. The survey, which gathered responses from 2,007 U.S. adults, found that 60% of participants blamed former[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs on imports from 66 countries, including key partners like the European Union (EU), Taiwan, and Switzerland, will now take effect on August 7, seven days later than initially planned. The delay, announced in a White House order titled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. tariff rates have surged to levels not seen in nearly 100 years, following the expiration of a 90-day suspension on punitive levies initiated during the Trump administration. The average tariff rate applied to imports now stands at 18 percent, according to the Yale Budget Lab. This marks[Read More…]

Download IPFS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order enacting a new series of tariffs targeting a wide range of countries, marking a significant escalation in his ongoing trade agenda. The newly imposed duties, described as “reciprocal tariffs,” range from 10% to 41% and are set to take effect[Read More…]