Politics
The Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Political Pressure
The Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady once again, keeping the federal funds rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. What’s...
Finding Clarity Not Closure as US and China Wrap Up Stockholm Trade Talks
When senior U.S. and Chinese officials shook hands in Stockholm yesterday, there was no hand-over of a historic trade agreement. Instead, negotiators parted ways after...
Legal Battle Begins Over Tariffs Threatening Orange Juice Supply
Walk into any major American supermarket today, whether it is Aldi, Walmart, or Wegmans, and you might feel a sting in your wallet when you...
US and Japan Reach Important Trade Accord with Reduced Tariffs and Significant Investments
After weeks of uncertainty for importers and exporters alike, the recent agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump signals a shift in how the United States...
Calls for a Deeper Look at the Fed’s Role as the White House Tensions Grow
Washington is no stranger to heated debates, but the relationship between the White House and the Federal Reserve is entering a new phase that goes...
U.S. Budget Shifts Energy Landscape, Favors Fossil Fuels Over Renewables
The United States is entering a new era in energy policy. With President Donald Trump signing the latest budget bill into law today, the country...
How Trade Policies Are Making Your Independence Day More Expensive
As Americans gear up for Fourth of July celebrations, a congressional analysis reveals that the cost of hosting a traditional cookout has risen significantly since...
Fed Chair Powell Cites Trump Tariffs as Key Obstacle to Cutting Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear this week that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are a major reason the U.S. central bank has...
Senate Tax Bill Threatens U.S. Solar and Wind Sectors with Sharp Cuts and New Taxes
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a sweeping tax and spending package that could deal a major blow to the country’s solar and...
Canada Pulls Back Digital Services Tax to Restart Trade Talks with the U.S.
In a significant development in North American trade relations, Canada has decided to rescind its Digital Services Tax (DST), a move aimed at reviving stalled...
