Economy Jun 16 Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast Iran war, analysts say The fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear.
Economy May 30 Trump plans to appeal ruling letting importers seek refunds of paid struck-down tariffs Businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country.
Economy May 07 Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen To pressure Iran, the U.S. Navy is blockading Iran's ports, enforcing the blockade outside the strait in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
Economy Apr 16 What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the…
Economy Apr 10 Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs President Donald Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred…
Economy Mar 11 The Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers. Here's how You don't have to drive a car to be affected.
Nation Feb 05 AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore. Here's what to expect from this year's Super Bowl commercials Each year Super Bowl ads offer a snapshot of the American mood — as well as which industries are flush with cash.
Nation Jan 26 Dozens of Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in state after shooting Protesters have targeted some businesses they see as aiding federal immigration enforcement, including Minneapolis-based Target.
World Nov 26 Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain U.S. customers as holiday shopping season starts Small businesses are struggling to adapt since the U.S. ended the "de minimis" exemption on Aug. 29, which allowed imports under $800 to be tariff-free.
Nation Nov 05 UPS anticipates shipping delays after crash at its aviation hub in Louisville The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.