Trump Holds Off on Tariffs, but Paves the Way for Future Trade Action
The president’s executive action on trade will keep all possibilities on the table, including eventual tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico.
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The Federal Work Force Grew Briskly Under Biden. It’s Still Historically Low.
Government agencies that shrank in President-elect Trump’s first term have mostly bounced back, and some have become even larger.
‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans
The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.
Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump
Federal employees and others in the capital have grown attached to work-from-home arrangements. But hybrid work may disappear in the second Trump era.
I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office
Mr. Trump has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.
What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?
Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.
CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.
Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada.
Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes
The ongoing disaster will affect residents’ health, local industries, public budgets and the cost of housing for years to come.
California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount
The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.
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