[] In China, one of many nicknames for President Trump is Chuan Jianguo. It literally translates as “Trump the Nation Builder.” My best translation is […]
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How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping
[] Fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu have been doing booming business in the United States in recent years, in part because of a tariff […]
Trump Tariffs Could Raise iPhone Prices, But Affordable Options Remain
[] On Friday, amid a tariff-induced frenzy that drove hordes of consumers to panic-buy iPhones, President Trump announced a tariff exemption on electronics like smartphones […]
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
[] President Trump’s decision to move a step closer to imposing tariffs on imported medicines poses considerable political risk, because Americans could face higher prices […]
Lego Black Market Fetches Big Prices for Little Plastic Bricks
It’s one Lego kit, a collection of small plastic bricks and related accessories. What could it cost? The answer, it turns out, could be thousands […]
Why Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China
[] China has for years presented an economic challenge for Europe. Now, it could become an economic disaster. It produces a vast array of artificially […]
6 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety When Economic Stress Flares
Even before this year’s economic turmoil hit, financial anxiety among Americans was running high. Really high. Four out of five Americans in a survey for […]
Trade War Forces Tough Question for Retailers: Raise Prices or Eat the Cost?
[] Vivian Hoffman has worked in retail for a half-century, including 25 years as a buyer for Century 21 and the last eight running Whim, […]
As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts
[] Emily Moen, a coffee shop manager in Omaha, was scrolling through TikTok earlier this week when she came across a video informing her that […]
How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?
With all the talk about tariffs driving up costs, the word “cheaper” should bring comfort to just about anyone. That’s why I’m delighted to share […]