Economics
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
He said the import taxes are “highly likely” to lead to “at least a temporary rise in inflation.”
These are the places affected by Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump is placing steep new tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, stoking fears of rising prices for consumers and deepening trade wars.
Stocks just had their worst day in nearly 5 years
More than $1 trillion of yesterday’s losses came from the Mag 7 after Tuesday's tariff reveal.
Macomb County Trump supporter at White House ceremony predicts upturn from tariffs
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Trade Freedom and The Myth of Tariff Reciprocity
Genuine trade reciprocity would entail the United States lowering our current tariff rates and remove non-tariff barriers.
Airline stocks slide as concerns grow over consumers' travel appetite
A drop in consumer confidence and a decline in travel spending is weighing on travel stocks.
Chipotle Went on a Seven-Year Quest to Find Avocados Outside of Mexico
Burrito chain, heavily reliant on Mexican imports, has worked since 2018 to diversify sourcing for guacamole ingredient
Tariff history could be made today
The suspense is off the charts as Trump is set to announce a major tariff package.
Tariffs Simulator (BETA) | The Observatory of Economic Complexity
The OEC Tariff Simulator allows you to estimate the direct and indirect impact of tariffs.
Only ‘Selfish’ Capitalism Creates Prosperity for All - FEE
Dorothy Day believed in radical generosity, but what if free markets do more to lift people out of poverty? Learn how capitalism quietly gets the job done
Why Housing Costs Are So High
Inflation, zoning laws, and neighborhood lobby groups all work to make affordable housing a distant dream for most Americans. Are subsidized housing projects and inclusionary zoning mandates the answer, or can the market provide a solution?
The “Marvel” of Prices on Display in New York City’s Streets
New York City’s experience with congestion pricing, even if imperfectly structured, is a testament to spontaneous order—a real-world experiment showing the “marvel” of prices, as F. A. Hayek described it.
Inside the Making of Cato’s Report to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): A Libertarian Blueprint for Dismantling the Federal Leviathan
Drawing on decades of policy research, Alex Nowrasteh worked with Ryan Bourne to coordinate more than a dozen Cato scholars in crafting the Institute’s recommendations for the Department of Government Efficiency.
Amazon Photos puts Amazon shopping in your photo album.
Former Microsoft and now Amazon exec Panos Panay announced that Amazon has added the photo library feature everyone was asking for: shopping links. The image storage service’s search uses image recognition to analyze your photos and surface products it thinks you’re searching for, then pop up a lens icon over them so you can buy them on Amazon.
It’s unclear from the help page whether turning off the Tag Photos feature will shut this down if you’d like to opt out -- we’ve contacted Amazon for more info.
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Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if foreign automakers raise prices due to tariffs
In a phone interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump also said he wouldn’t fire anyone involved in the Signal group chat.
Uber and DoorDash want tax-free tips for drivers
The drivers are most frequently classified as independent contractors, which means they wouldn’t be eligible for the tax break under the bill as drafted.
How much of restaurant workers' income comes from tips in every U.S. state—in one map
Many waiters, bartenders and other restaurant staffers rely on tips to get by. But in some states, tips account for up to a third of workers' incomes.
The clock never stops ticking on America’s national debt problem
The Congressional Budget Office warned that the US government could run out of money as early as May — and that’s just the short-term concern....
Canada’s backlash against Trump tariffs is reshaping our northern neighbors’ shopping habits
New Prime Minister Mark Carney says the old relationship Canada had with the United States “is over.”...
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Amid tariffs, US-Canada flight bookings have tumbled 76%
Trump’s tariffs are already throttling tourism and business travel between the two countries....
Why Some of Us Never Switched Back to Regular Eggs
When $2 eggs jump to $5, suddenly $7 eggs don’t seem so crazy. Economics has a name for that.
8 Types of Insurance You Can't Go Without
With so many types of insurance, it's hard to know what you need and what you don't. So, let’s go over the eight types of insurance you can’t go without.
The winner and losers of Trump’s auto tariffs
Almost every automaker will begin to feel the brunt once the tariffs are implemented on April 3. With one notable exception.
Florida mulls scrapping property taxes in US first
Property taxes provide 18% of county revenue, 17% of city/town revenue, and 50%-60% of school district funding.
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Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle
The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient warns President Trump’s tariffs on auto imports could add $4,700 to the cost of a vehicle.
President Trump announces 25% tariffs on autos not produced in United States
The announcement came after days of swirling speculation about how the president will levy "reciprocal tariffs" on U.S. trading partners.
Consumer confidence is sliding as Americans' view of their financial futures slumps to a 12-year low
U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.