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
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
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. Ailsa Chang Connor Donevan Michael Levitt Play AudioListen 5 mins
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
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. Ayesha Rascoe Danielle Kurtzleben Play AudioListen 5 mins
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
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
The Fed holds interest rates steady as Trump's trade agenda sparks uncertainty The Fed held rates steady, but left the door open to cut them later this year if inflation continues to ease. Trump's tariffs, however, could complicate efforts to bring prices under control. Scott Horsley
What's the point of the trade deal with Mexico and Canada if Trump imposes tariffs? President Trump has vowed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but the U.S. has a trade deal with its North American neighbors, one that Trump crafted in his first term. So what's the point of the deal now? Asma Khalid Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump announces new 25 percent tariff on all cars made outside the U.S. The president's latest action on trade enacts a 25% tariff on cars made outside of the U.S., continuing his trade policies focused on boosting American manufacturing. Danielle Kurtzleben
