“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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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.
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A Reborn Concert Hall Provides a Lift for St. Louis at an Uneasy Time
Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, has been renovated and expanded, reopening in what the city’s mayor called a “very, very rough year.”
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Electric Vehicles Face a ‘Pretty Dreadful Year’ in the U.S.
The end of a federal tax credit is expected to push sales of battery-powered cars down but auto experts believe the market will eventually recover.
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Trump’s Tariffs Threaten to Break Some Small Businesses
Import duties are posing a challenge to some smaller companies, which fear that raising prices to cover higher costs will drive away customers.
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In Coal-Powered West Virginia, Sky-High Energy Costs Strain Residents
As residents’ electricity prices have increased, nearly one out of five customers of the leading utility company in the state is behind on monthly bills.
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High-Skilled Visas Have Problems. Trump’s $100,000 Fee Won’t Fix Them.
For years, proposals have circulated to stop abuse of the H-1B program. The Trump administration’s big changes largely ignored them.
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Sean Penn Let Himself Get Away With Things for 15 Years. Not Anymore.
The actor and instigator is ready for his renaissance.
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Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil Executives
Business leaders and trade organizations have been especially worried by attempts to stop work on wind farms that had already secured federal approval.
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Trump Expands Tariffs Beyond Supreme Court’s Reach
The president’s tariffs on foreign drugs and furniture rely on national security laws outside the scope of current lawsuits.