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News Articles: Economy

Shipping containers are seen ready for transport at the Guangzhou Port in the Nansha district in southern China's Guangdong province in April.

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  • Asia

China says it's considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs

Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.

May 02, 2025
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By:
  • John Ruwitch
A person searches the internet for sales in Miami in December 2016.

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  • Business

Does your online shopping receipt show what you're paying in tariffs? Let us know

Have you recently bought something online, and your receipt showed how much more you're paying as a result of tariffs? If so, please share your receipt with NPR.

May 01, 2025
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By:
  • NPR Staff
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first three months of the year as President Trump's tariffs spark fears about a recession.

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  • News

U.S. economy shrinks in the 1st quarter. And, Ukraine and the U.S. sign minerals deal

The U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of the year and consumer confidence has plummeted. And, Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals deal that both sides say is a win.

May 01, 2025
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By:
  • Brittney Melton
When the economy is hard to predict, tried-and-true financial advice will serve you well, says Lauryn Williams, a certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning.

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  • Your Money

Anxious about your money right now? Financial advice in times of economic uncertainty

With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. A certified financial planner explains how to navigate these tricky times.

April 30, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first three months of the year as President Trump's tariffs spark fears about a recession.

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  • Economy

The U.S. economy shrinks as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears

Trump promised a new "golden age" for the U.S. But his first 100 days in office have left the economy looking tarnished, with data showing the economy contracted in the first three months of the year.

April 30, 2025
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
President Trump arrives to speak on his first 100 days at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center on April 29 in Warren, Mich.

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  • Politics

In first 100 days, Trump tests limits, creates chaos and turns from allies

From foreign policy and tariffs to immigration changes and targeting of DEI, here's a look back at some of the major moves made in the past 100 days of President Trump's second administration.

April 30, 2025
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House on April 29, 2025.

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  • News

Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

President Trump signed executive actions as the White House marks his 100 days in office. It's the latest shift in Trump's on-again, off-again approach to tariffs.

April 29, 2025
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By:
  • Danielle Kurtzleben and
  • Tamara Keith
President Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on April 25 in Washington, D.C., for Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

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  • Politics

More give Trump an F than any other grade for first 100 days, poll finds

Nearly half of Americans give President Trump a failing grade for his presidency so far, with near record low approval ratings at this point in the job, as he hits the milestone 100 days in office.

April 29, 2025
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
The boundaries of Savannah's inaugural four affordable housing overlay district zones, as proposed by city staff and approved by councilmembers.

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  • Politics

'Maintain Savannah for Savannahians': City Council approves zoning map to boost affordable housing

The push for higher-density development comes as nearly half of Savannah renters find themselves "cost-burdened," spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
DigiKey is one of the world's largest marketplaces for electronic components, shipping global orders from a single warehouse in Thief River Falls, Minn.

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  • Business

A small U.S. town grew a big company. Can it weather the tariff blizzard?

A rural Minnesota town is home to the biggest tech giant you've never heard of. Now it's riding out an unprecedented kind of storm.

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
A customer shops for groceries at a Chicago supermarket.

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  • Business

Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers

Makers of our food and home essentials, including Pepsi and Procter & Gamble, are cutting their financial forecasts for the year and predicting lower sales or profits than before.

April 25, 2025
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
Jason Furman, professor at Harvard Kennedy School, speaks at a panel discussion during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.

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  • Economy

Why Fed independence matters, according to economist Jason Furman

NPR talks with Jason Furman, an economist and Harvard professor, about Trump's management of the economy.

April 23, 2025
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By:
  • Steve Inskeep
Customers visit an Apple Store in Beijing, April 10.

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  • Economy

Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed -- and China

The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.

April 23, 2025
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By:
  • Rafael Nam and
  • Scott Horsley
Trump said he does not intend to fire Powell after he has attacked the Federal Reserve Chair for not lowering interest rates.

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  • Business

President Trump says he has 'no intention' to fire Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell

President Trump said Tuesday he had "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, ending days of speculation about the independence of the central bank that had roiled the financial markets.

April 22, 2025
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By:
  • Washington Desk / NPR staff
President Trump announced his latest tariffs at a Rose Garden event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2. The International Monetary Fund cut its forecasts for the global economy this year, citing the risks from an all-out trade war.

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  • Economy

The global economy will be hit hard by Trump's tariffs, IMF warns

The International Monetary Fund slashed its growth forecasts for the global economy to 2.8% as President Trump's tariffs risk sparking a trade war.

April 22, 2025
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  • Rafael Nam
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