National Fast-er food: A productivity surge at U.S. restaurants A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity. Greg Rosalsky
Business This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller. Scott Horsley Play AudioListen 4 mins
Economy How Trump's tariffs are shaping the economy What kind of economy is President Trump trying to bring about through the use and threat of tariffs? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses possible Trump goals with White House reporter, Danielle Kurtzleben. Danielle Kurtzleben Ayesha Rascoe Play AudioListen 5 mins
Economy One of Trump's executive orders could affect the independence of the Federal Reserve Trump signed an executive order to make sure agencies follow the president's priorities. But it only applies to the Federal Reserve's role in safeguarding the financial system, not monetary policy. Wailin Wong Darian Woods Play AudioListen 4 mins
Economy Trump says the economy is in 'transition.' What comes next? The president says we're in a transition period and tariffs will remake the economy for the better. Economist Matthew Slaughter tells NPR's Ailsa Chang he thinks they're a recipe for long-term pain. Michael Levitt Ailsa Chang Connor Donevan Play AudioListen 5 mins
Politics Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but 'very discouraged' in private Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs. Maria Aspan Play AudioListen 4 mins
Government Washington state industries and consumers brace for tariff impacts Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn told KUOW’s Paige Browning about his concerns for the state’s economy. Paige Browning John O'Brien Play AudioListen 10 mins
Business As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know. Rebecca Rosman
Business Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat. Jaclyn Diaz
Business Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort Consumer prices in February were up 2.8% from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than the previous month. But the president's trade war could put more upward pressure on prices. Scott Horsley
