

Alan Rappeport
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Yellen to Warn Sweeping Tariffs Would Ignite Inflation
The Treasury secretary plans to criticize former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.

Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.

U.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $1.8 Trillion in 2024
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show continuing fiscal strain, despite steady economic growth.

U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices
A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.

Trump’s Plans Could Spur Inflation While Slowing Growth, Study Finds
A nonpartisan economic analysis warned that deporting migrants and increasing tariffs would damage the U.S. economy.

Trump’s Low-Tax, High-Tariff Strategy Could Clash With Economic Realities
The former president’s efforts to compel companies to remain in the United States had limited success while he was in the White House.

U.S. Steel C.E.O. Says Nippon Deal Will Strengthen National Security
David Burritt expressed confidence that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.

$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

An American Sovereign Wealth Fund? Easier Said Than Done.
Creating a U.S. investment fund to compete against those in China and the Middle East could create more problems than it would solve.

How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal
As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed...