Washington Times - Business
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Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow U.S. economic growth
The Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth, and the Federal Reserve will focus on...
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Trump says he had positive call with Vietnam, a supply-chain alternative to China
Turns out, President Trump might be willing to wheel and deal on trade restrictions despite the White House's assertion that the tariff plan is not...
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Former Goldman CEO says Trump should delay reciprocal tariffs
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says President Trump should delay the reciprocal tariffs on select nations while keeping the baseline 10%...
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Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent a Pennsylvania factory into overdrive
A 70-year-old man who plays in an area senior hardball league popped into Victus Sports this week because he needed bats for the new season. Plus...
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S&P 500 plunges 6% to close its worst week since 2020 after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs
The S&P 500 plummeted 6% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 5.5% and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.8%. Markets are facing their...
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Lebanon's new central bank chief vows to fight money laundering and terrorism funding
Lebanon's new central bank governor vowed Friday that the institution will fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism and will work...
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Hiring jumps in March as employers add 228,000 jobs, exceeding expectations
Hiring surged in March as the labor market blew past Wall Street's predictions, defying uncertainty over President Trump's tariff hikes, federal...
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U.S. added a surprising 228,000 jobs in March as economy shows resilience in Trump trade wars
U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, as the American labor market continues to show resilience as President Trump wages trade...
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The pushback begins: China imposes 34% tariff on U.S. goods
China is slapping a 34% tariff on goods it imports from the U.S. in direct retaliation for President Trump's sweeping trade crackdown.
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U.S. electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war
President Trump's tariff blitz has sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where...
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China imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10
China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory...
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Trump tariffs to hit autos, iPhones, food and more
Americans burned out on inflation will soon pay more for scores of household goods, including new cars, coffee, chocolate and iPhones after...