The investigations by the Government Accountability Office come as the White House looks to expand its power over the federal budget.
Month: April 2025
Trump to Sign Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.
New Data Provide a Pre-Tariff Snapshot of a Stable but Slowing Labor Market
But the effects of the levies, which have created uncertainty for businesses, have not yet been fully felt.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Sues White House to Block Board Firings
The media organization said that the White House emailed three of the company’s five directors on Monday, telling them that their positions had been terminated.
Are Shein and Temu Prices Going Up? What to Know as Trump Ends De Minimis Tariff Loophole
Starting Friday, goods from China worth up to $800 will be subject to tariffs and more paperwork under new Trump administration rules.
How Spain’s Success in Renewable Energy May Have Left Its Power Grid Vulnerable
The Iberian Peninsula’s widespread blackout raises questions about the resilience of the electric power infrastructure in the two countries — and to an extent, the […]
UPS Says It Will Cut 20,000 Jobs in Efficiency Drive
The move comes as President Trump’s tariffs are reducing shipping volumes and is in addition to 12,000 job cuts last year.
U.S. Gas Industry Pushes Back on Trump Shipbuilding Rules
The main oil and gas trade group wants the Trump administration to reconsider maritime rules released in April that would require it to use some […]
European Anti-Tourism Groups Plan June 15 Disruptions
Driven by rising rents, crowds and what many see as neighborhood degradation, activists are calling to continue the kinds of protests that erupted last summer.
How Trump May Unintentionally Cut Carbon Emissions
Despite his administration’s lack of concern about climate change, a recession would give the atmosphere a break. At least in the short term.