Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Kennedy Walks a Tightrope on Trump Deal for Obesity Drugs

The weight loss medicines are proving to be a test case for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, in straddling divisions between his supporters and the president.
Trump Officials Prepare Tariff Exemptions, Seeking to Lower Food Prices

If the proposal goes into effect, it would be the latest rollback of one of President Trump’s key economic policies over concerns about affordability.
The Luxury Electric Vehicle Is in Trouble

Sales of expensive battery-powered cars like the Ford F-150 Lightning have stalled, forcing automakers to slow production and offer more affordable vehicles.
Halt in Fees on Chinese Vessels Endangers U.S. Shipbuilding Efforts

The two countries agreed to suspend the fees for a year as part of their recent trade pact, but America still aims to build more commercial ships.
Where the Taste of Home Comes With a Tariff Charge

For immigrant communities from countries with especially high duties, food costs have risen sharply courtesy of President Trump.
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Specialty Grocery Stores for Some Immigrant Communities Especially Hard

For immigrant communities from countries with especially high duties, food costs have risen sharply courtesy of President Trump.
Trump Tries to Seize ‘Affordability’ as Americans’ Economic Worries Grow

The issue has buoyed Democrats and is resonating with an American electorate that is souring on the president’s economic agenda.
As Beef Prices Remain High, Trump Calls for Inquiry Into Meatpackers

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible collusion among the big meatpackers. The effort may mollify ranchers, but it’s unclear how far it will go.
A.I. Isn’t the Only Thing Pushing Up Electricity Bills. (But It’s Mostly A.I.)

Calvin Butler, the chief executive of Exelon, one of the nation’s largest utility companies, is trying to keep the lights on.
New Rules Aim to Broaden Appeal of H.S.A.s

Health savings accounts have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Now, more Obamacare plans can offer the accounts.
China’s Exports Unexpectedly Falter as Prices Keep Falling

Exports of cars, solar panels and batteries remain strong, but prices are falling because of factory overcapacity in China.
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Swiss Farmers With Too Much Milk

The country’s dairy farmers produced a bumper harvest of milk, but higher U.S. duties have forced them to consider ways to cut back, including slaughtering cows.