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Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.

By Alan Rappeport

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Can the Federal Reserve Look Past Trump’s Tariffs?

Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.

By Colby Smith

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How Trump’s One-for-One Tariff Plan Threatens the Global Economy

In starting a process to impose reciprocal tariffs on American trading partners, the White House is sowing uncertainty and risking inflation.

By Peter S. Goodman

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Uncertainty About Economic Policy Is Hampering Business Decisions

The lack of clarity about tariffs and other policies could hurt hiring and investing. But the strong U.S. economy should provide a buffer.

By Ben Casselman