‘I Got Back Every Penny’: Inside Trump’s Supercharged Tax Season
The law Republicans passed last year has so far been largely imperceptible to most Americans. That’s changing as tens of millions file their taxes this spring.
March Jobs Report Shows Stronger U.S. Market Than Expected With 178,000 New Positions
Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped last month after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
The White House is readying a budget for the statistics agency that compiles the jobs report.
President Trump is set to release his new spending plan on Friday, after trying last year to cut funding for the federal bureau tasked with measuring the economy.
Jobs and Workers Are In Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.
Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.
How New Yorkers Spend, Splurge and Scrimp to Live in the City
Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.
Trump Revamps Metal and Pharmaceutical Tariffs
The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.
Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump
From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.
Trump Faces a Tough Fight With His New Budget
Last year, the president proposed many steep spending cuts that Congress never granted. This time, he may face an even tougher sell.
Global Ban on Digital Duties Expires After Stalled Talks at W.T.O.
A prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded their annual meeting without an agreement.
Trump Sets Up ‘Pax Silica’ Fund to Reduce Global Dependencies
Trump officials said on Monday that the war in Iran had emphasized the need to reduce vulnerabilities for energy and technology.