A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration on Monday, saying President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners. The lawsuit, filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenges tariffs of 10% or 12.5% ​​on most goods imported from the affected economies, which…

Jim Nielsen puts the finishing touches on a radial arm saw at Original Saw Co. in Britt, Iowa. Photo: Jennifer Eden Fewer, more expensive flights. Freight surcharges. Manufacturers are hoarding inventory. Even bankruptcy. For American companies large and small, the combination of tariffs under President Donald Trump’s trade policies, rising fuel prices due to the…

President Donald Trump greets Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney during a Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Oct. 13, 2025. Evan Vucci | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump late Tuesday suspended the imposition of 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports in the United States, shortly before the tariffs were set to take effect…

Walmart on Thursday reported quarterly sales that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its full-year outlook as the company posted renewed strong e-commerce growth and benefited from tariff refunds. “Our business is strong,” CFO John David Rainey told CNBC. “We’re really happy with the progress we’re making.” The retailer said sales rose 5.9% in its…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, speaks during a news conference at Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington, February 23, 2026. Nathan Howard | Reuters Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak is “under control.” “We have identified the source of…

The Strip, the Sphere and the full replica of the Eiffel Tower by day Strekoza2 | Istock editorial team | Getty Images A sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry desert climate has been a bright spot in the tepid U.S. job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nevada’s workforce…

The growing push to ban Americans from using federal food aid to buy certain processed or sugary products is posing a new challenge to some of the largest U.S. food and beverage companies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved exemptions from food restrictions for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in May in 23 states, affecting…

A few months ago, David Navazio, founder and CEO of medical supplies company Gentell, had never heard of the Strait of Hormuz. But now the narrow waterway, thousands of miles from the company’s headquarters in Yardley, Pennsylvania, is impacting the company’s operations in more ways than one. The most important factor is price, with Gentell…

President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 21, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a postponement of two Biden-era EPA refrigerant regulations, arguing that the move will reduce costs for…

Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club on Sept. 9, 2025. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Rep. David Kustoff, a Republican member of the House committee that decides tax policy, introduced a bill Tuesday to cut taxes on small businesses to…