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What Do Trump’s Tariff Hikes Mean for Canada’s Trade-Dependent Economy?
After Canada failed to strike a trade deal with Washington, the president raised tariffs on some Canadian exports this week.
Forget GDP. The U.S. economy isn’t doing great. But the worst might be over.
Did the U.S. economy really roar back to life in the spring after shrinking in the first quarter? Not at all. Here’s the ...
It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs
President Donald Trump's economic policies are facing scrutiny as weak indicators emerge. Job gains are dwindling, inflation ...
U.S. Economy Slowed in First Half of 2025 as Tariffs Scrambled Data
Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained ...
What do Trump's new tariffs mean for the economy? Experts weigh in
Trump's executive order late Thursday laid out rates to be applied against nearly 70 countries, ranging from 10% to 41% in ...
New tariffs, alarming job numbers and a high-profile firing: A wild week for the Trump economy
The U.S. economy had generally been considered in good shape. By Friday afternoon, some experts were predicting a recession.
The Wild Week in the American Economy
After months of mixed signals, official data this week showed a marked slowdown in economic output and consumer spending, ...
The Mystery of the Strong Economy Has Finally Been Solved
After Trump announced his first sweeping round of “Liberation Day” tariffs, in April, the country appeared to be on the verge ...
Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a ...
Trump’s Next Job: Selling Skeptical Americans on His Economy
The president has hailed the world’s “hottest” economy – and found others to blame for any wobbles. When Friday’s jobs report ...