Tag: politics
Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum
MELBOURNE, Australia -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a...
What Mexico's richest man thinks Trump should do in his second term
MEXICO CITY -- MEXICO CITY (AP) — Carlos Slim, Mexico’s richest man and one of the world's wealthiest, addressed a range of topics...
Tennessee governor proposes another $1B toward roads amid a $30B project backlog
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday proposed an injection of more than $1 billion into road projects in an effort...
Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports are spreading uncertainty
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump plans to on Monday formally announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as part of an aggressive...
Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill
WASHINGTON -- The odds of further interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve dwindled last week as unemployment fell and more...
Secrecy preceded the shutdown of the consumer protection agency's Washington headquarters
WASHINGTON -- Over the weekend, some staff members at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saw a sign of trouble to come. Windows in...