President Trump and members of Congress want to revive U.S. shipbuilding with subsidies and penalties against Chinese-built ships. But there are obstacles.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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House Bill Takes Aim at Tax Break for Sports Owners
The legislation cuts in half a tax write-off potentially worth hundreds of millions to some professional sports team owners.
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House Bill Takes Aim at Tax Break for Sports Owners
The legislation cuts in half a tax write-off potentially worth hundreds of millions to some professional sports team owners.
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Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?
Battery-operated vehicles were a mainstay more than a hundred years ago, but only a few still exist — one happens to be in Jay Leno’s garage.
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C.E.O.s Are Trying to Avoid Trump’s Ire as Tariffs Hit Their Businesses
Public companies are obligated to tell investors how tariffs could affect corporate financial results. But some are trying to do it with euphemisms to avoid the president’s anger.
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Target Says Sales Fell Short In a Challenging Economy
The retailer’s sales fell short of expectations, and it slashed its full-year financial forecast, citing a “challenging” economy and backlash over its pullback from diversity policies.
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Trump Scolded Companies for Raising Prices. Do They Have a Choice?
Economists say companies generally have to pass along the cost of tariffs. But populists on the left and right say the president may have a point.
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Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills
Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found.
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How Small Business Owners Are Handling Tariffs on China
An easing in President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods gave businesses some breathing room. Long-term planning, though, is still on pause.