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Yellen Rebukes Chinese Lending Practices in Call for Debt Relief

In an interview, the Treasury secretary also highlighted progress at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund ahead of annual meetings this week.

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.

Trump Says ‘Growth’ and Tariffs Will Pay for $15 Trillion Agenda

In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.

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. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased

War in the Middle East, the port workers strike and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.

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.