Oil and gas executives welcomed President Trump’s early moves on energy policy, but many said they did not plan to increase production unless prices rose significantly.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Trump’s Colombia Tariff Threat Startled Companies Trying to Rely Less on China
By declaring he’d put tariffs on goods from the South American country, the president imperiled a growing influx of foreign investment there.
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In China, Government Data on Drugs Blocked From Public After Backlash
Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine.
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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.
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In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs
Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing’s effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality.
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Egg Prices Are High. They Will Likely Go Higher.
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.
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Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.
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Trump Issues Executive Order to Boost Cryptocurrency Industry
The order signaled that the president intends to promote an industry that faced scrutiny during the Biden administration — and that he has a personal stake in.
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Travel 2025: The Forecast on Pricing is Mixed
Domestic airfares are on the rise, economy hotels are holding steady and cruise lines are favoring booking incentives over price cuts.
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Automakers Brace for Impact of Trump Tariff Plan for Canada and Mexico
North American car companies have operated across borders for three decades. Tariffs would raise prices and cost jobs in the short run, analysts say.
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Netflix Adds 19 Million Subscribers in Quarter
The company said those results were buoyed by programming in recent months that exceeded internal expectations.
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Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback
Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.