Economy Sep 27 More U.S. corporate giants warn tariffs will mean price hikes A growing number of iconic American companies are warning that President Trump's tariffs on U.S. imports are raising their costs and prices.
Politics Aug 24 Americans harbor doubts about Trump’s tariffs, poll finds Fewer than half of Americans expect President Donald Trump's tariffs to do much to help the U.S. economy, but their widespread unpopularity hasn't led most Republicans to stray from supporting the president's trade policy as the 2018 midterm elections approach.
Economy Aug 17 Where White House touts a boom, most economists see a blip Is the latest pickup in U.S. economic growth destined to slow in the years ahead as most analysts say? Or, as the Trump administration insists, is the economy on the cusp of an explosive boom that will reward Americans?…
Economy Aug 05 Jobs boom favors Democratic counties, not Trump strongholds The United States is on pace to add about 2.6 million jobs this year under President Donald Trump's watch. Yet the bulk of the hiring has occurred in bastions of Democratic voters.
Politics Jul 30 AP fact check: A look into Trump’s claims on ‘historic’ economic gains President Donald Trump exaggerated his role in boosting U.S. economic growth, falsely claiming full credit for positive economic news and inaccurately declaring a "historic" turnaround.
Economy Jul 06 U.S.-China trade war could drive prices up and growth down The world's two biggest economies fired the opening shots Friday in a trade war that could have wide-ranging consequences for consumers, workers, companies, investors and political leaders.
Politics Jul 02 AP fact check: Trump’s tax ‘miracle,’ immigration claims The president's statements capped a week of head-spinning assertion and dubious statements. Here's a closer look at his claims.
Nation Jun 16 Why many Americans aren’t benefiting from robust U.S. economy The numbers that collectively sketch a picture of a vibrant economy don't reflect reality for a range of Americans who still feel far from financially secure.
Politics Mar 08 Why Cohn’s departure raises doubts on Trump economic agenda Gary Cohn's announced resignation as President Donald Trump's top economic aide heightened doubts about the direction of the administration's economic policies just as Republican lawmakers were preparing for midterm elections against Democrats re-energized by their opposition to the White House.
Politics Dec 03 Why Republicans who once fought budget debt now embrace it Over the next decade, the Republican tax plan would add at least $1 trillion to the national debt on top of an additional $10 trillion in deficits over the same period. This borrowing spree would mark a sharp reversal for…