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Trump’s tariffs drag U.S. manufacturing into decline, ISM reports
As tariffs continue to play a starring role in President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policy — stoking uncertainty at home and abroad — manufacturers continue […]
‘Make America Grape Again’: Tariffs’ Impact on the Wine Industry
For almost 20 years, City Winery has thrived importing wine and bulk putting in stainless steel kegs and selling it by the glass. President Donald […]
In the heart of Kentucky’s EV boom, workers flag safety gaps
On the production floor of the massive BlueOval SK electric vehicle battery facility, Halee Hadfield remembers the moment her coworkers were instructed to strip off […]
U.S. Home Prices Continued to Rise in January, Though Affordability Issues Weighed on Buyer Activity
U.S. home prices gained steam in January, though buyer activity is moderating due to low inventory and high mortgage rates. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National […]
Consumer sentiment keeps declining as inflation stays high
U.S. consumers remain cautious about their spending as inflation and the anticipated effect of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration fuel economic uncertainty. Consumer spending […]
Sandwiched Between Inflation and Funding Cuts, Schools Struggle to Serve Students
Jessica Pelletier, a dietician at Meriden Public Schools in Meriden, C.T., remembers the day she saw a student with nothing for lunch but a family […]
Facing steep tariffs, America’s craft brewers worry they may need to tap out
Across the country, independent brewers are bracing for higher production costs as tariffs on steel and aluminum take hold, and a trade war with Canada looms.
Core Capital Goods Orders Fall as U.S. Businesses Prepare for Steep Tariffs
The key indicator dropped 0.3% in February, suggesting that companies are cautious about making investments amid economic uncertainty
As Boomers Dismantled the Housing System They Thrived In, Gen Z’s Relief Remains Uncertain
Harrison Conn and his fiancée, Jenna Borresen, 28, rent a one-bedroom apartment for $2,400 dollars a month on Long Island. Despite a dual-income of about […]