Federal workforce cuts: Most Americans favor efficiency but fear economic fallout
A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
Late car payments rise to highest level in over 30 years
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
What is a recession? Here's the criteria and where the U.S. stands
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Trump won't rule out recession this year
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
Jobs report shows solid gains but unemployment up slightly
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
Trump pulls back on auto tariffs; here's where we currently stand
The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.
What companies are saying about tariff price hikes: Full list
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
Economists warn Tampa residents of price spikes from new tariffs
President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs target lots of everyday goods used by American consumers.
Tampa Bay area farmers view hope in President Trump’s new tariffs
Many local farmers are battling foreign competition, and they're cautiously optimistic that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could help.
US tariffs on Mexico, Canada take effect on Tuesday: What to know
New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.
Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work?
A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.
Trump announces agricultural tariffs: What that could mean
The president claims his administration will introduce the tariffs on farm products starting in April.
Tampa Bay residents join nationwide economic blackouts Friday
Some people around the country took the "no-spend challenge" a step further on Friday, imposing an economic blackout on all non-essential spending in protest of big corporations and other concerns.
Latest DOGE layoffs threaten lives, experts say
Mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are raising alarms among former agency heads and scientists, who warn the cuts could put lives at risk and hurt the U.S. economy.
Hundreds of federal NOAA employees – including weather forecasters – fired in DOGE cuts
Hundreds of federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees, including weather forecasters, were fired Thursday as part of DOGE cuts.
Food prices expected to surge as experts say ‘something's got to change’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts grocery prices will continue to rise in 2025, fueled by egg prices, which are projected to skyrocket.