As it did in 2018, the White House plans to dole out relief funds to struggling U.S. farmers who have lost their biggest customer.
Category: United States Economy
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Treasury Defends Minting a $1 Trump Coin Despite 1866 Law
The Treasury Department said that a 2020 collectible coinage law allows a living person to appear on U.S. currency.
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Trump Aimed Shutdown Cuts at Democrats, but G.O.P. Districts Are Hit, Too
As the president cancels projects in Democratic-run states, he is cutting money that benefits his own party’s lawmakers in some of the most competitive House districts.
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Gold Price Nears $4,000 an Ounce, a Sign of Turmoil and Unease
Approaching the milestone for the first time, the precious metal is on course for its best year since the 1970s, highlighting unease among investors.
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Why Are H-1B Visas Suddenly a Big Deal? One Reason: Tech Jobs Disappeared
The president’s decision to charge employers $100,000 per visa for skilled workers seemed to come out of nowhere. But the grievance behind it has been simmering.
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The Jobs Report That Wasn’t Leaves Economists Guessing
Policymakers will enter uncharted territory without employment data that the government is expected to withhold because of its shutdown.
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Shutdown Puts a Divided Fed in a Perilous Position
Some policymakers at the central bank are in a rush to lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve’s first cut this year, while others are urging caution.
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Why Is Las Vegas Tourism Declining? It’s a Perfect Storm.
As prices skyrocket and international travel declines, the city finds itself caught in a perfect storm.
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White House Pulls Pick to Lead Labor Data Agency
E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist, had faced bipartisan criticism as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Government Shutdown Could Delay Economic Data at a Critical Moment
“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics.
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Government Shutdown Could Delay Economic Data at a Critical Moment
“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics.
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Trump Officials Flesh Out Tariffs on Kitchen Cabinets, Furniture and Timber
The White House set a relatively low tariff on imports of timber and lumber, and a significantly higher tariff on furniture and kitchen cabinets.