Nation Apr 30 Economists offer differing views on Trump’s tariffs and trade war President Trump has made a bold gamble with a fundamental change in economic policy by launching tough tariffs. He argues they will revitalize manufacturing, reduce the national debt and grow the economy. Amna Nawaz has differing perspectives on Trump's claims…
World Apr 24 The benefits and financial toll of rebuilding America’s aluminum industry The central economic focus of President Trump's second term so far has been tariffs. Over the past few months, the president has levied - and also paused - taxes on imports from all over the world. Some have taken effect,…
World Apr 21 A look at Pope Francis’ legacy and focus on social justice Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society. But…
World Apr 09 Trump pauses many of his tariffs but raises rate on China President Trump stunned many by pausing higher tariff rates on most other countries for 90 days. But the president raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 percent after Beijing retaliated overnight. This led to a historic day of rallies in…
Health Apr 02 How private equity’s increasing role in health care is affecting patients Economics correspondent Paul Solman is exploring the impact on communities in Massachusetts after a private equity firm bought struggling hospitals. In his second report, he looks at how private equity's increasing role in health care is affecting patients.
Nation Apr 01 The impact of private equity’s expansion into health care Steward Health Care was once the largest private hospital system in the country. When the private equity-backed network filed for bankruptcy last year, it devastated providers and patients. In Massachusetts, five of the eight Steward-owned hospitals were salvaged by the…
Nation Mar 31 Examining Trump’s claims that tariffs will revitalize American manufacturing The impact of tariffs is starting to become real and more are on the way. One of the biggest questions around President Trump's approach is whether it can help revitalize American manufacturing. Economics correspondent Paul Solman breaks that down.
Politics Mar 04 Businesses hit by new tariffs U.S. slaps on Mexico, Canada and China The White House is implementing two new policies with global consequences ahead of President's Trump's address to Congress. The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine and it's imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Roben Farzad, economic…
Economy Feb 13 Trump’s tariff plan would raise inflation and cost U.S. jobs, economist Mark Zandi says President Trump ramped up his trade battles with countries around the world today after he announced a plan for new reciprocal tariffs that could take effect this spring. The tariffs would match the tax rates that other countries charge on…
Politics Feb 03 Economist breaks down how Trump’s tariff threats could affect consumers The U.S., Canada and Mexico all agreed to delay the start of new tariffs and hold off for now the possibility of a tariff war among traditional allies. But significant new tariffs are still expected to take effect on Chinese…