Making Sen$e Jul 20

With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight.

Economy Jul 18

The Commerce Department has started an investigation into the impact of uranium imports on U.S. national security, a move that could limit future imports and add another front to the Trump administration's trade fight.

Politics Jul 09

Here's a look at what tariffs are, how they work, how they've been used in the past and what to expect now.

Politics Jun 25

The president's comments capped a dizzying week of questionable claims, non-sequiturs and outright misstatements amid fallout over his treatment of refugees crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Here's a closer look at Trump's statements.

World Jun 20

The leaders of the central banks of four major economies expressed alarm Wednesday that multiple trade conflicts are threatening to slow global growth.

World May 08

With the threat of tariffs and counter-tariffs between Washington and Beijing looming, Chinese buyers are canceling orders for U.S. soybeans, a trend that could deal a blow to American farmers if it continues. Farmers in China are being encouraged to…

Nation Feb 21

U.S. sales of existing homes fell in January from a year earlier by the most in more than three years, and declined for a second consecutive month. Would-be buyers were stymied by rising prices and a shortage of homes for…

Economy Feb 11

The tumble in U.S. stock prices has inflicted psychological pain and financial losses — at least on paper — for people with a meaningful stake in the market.

Politics Sep 05

Here is a look at the claims made by the administration and the facts.