David Lazarus

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |David Lazarus

China is contemplating a ban on Hollywood films in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. The move could significantly impact U.S. movie studios, which have seen declining earnings in China due to the country’s increasing investment in its own entertainment industry. KTLA consumer reporter David Lazarus shares his analysis.

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |David Lazarus

President Donald Trump’s trade war with the world has seen trillions of dollars in wealth tied to the global markets evaporate within days. While all investors are feeling the pressure, experts say the wealthiest Americans are seeing perhaps the biggest impact. On Friday, the S&P 500 lost 6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average 5.5% and the Nasdaq composite index plunged 5.8%. The decline marked the worst week for the S&P 500 since March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic.

3 weeks ago | ktla.com | David Lazarus

Stocks are down sharply as Wall Street firms recalibrate their economic growth estimates amid President Trump’s trade war. Economists predict the new tariffs could lead to increased consumer prices and inflation, potentially costing American households between $3,000 to $5,000 more per year. The White House estimates that tariffs will generate $600 billion over 10 years, but this revenue will come from U.S. consumers, not foreign entities.

4 weeks ago | ktla.com | David Lazarus

It’s a small world after all. As America embarks on its “America First” foreign policy, many non-Americans are feeling unwelcome. Dozens of countries have issued travel advisories to their citizens amid the crackdown on immigrants in the United States. Some, such as Canada, are advising against travel to the U.S. as President Trump tries to make the case for making their entire country the 51st state.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | David Lazarus

It’s a small world after all. As America embarks on its “America First” foreign policy, many non-Americans are feeling unwelcome. Dozens of countries have issued travel advisories to their citizens amid the crackdown on immigrants in the United States. Some, such as Canada, are advising against travel to the U.S. as President Trump tries to make the case for making their entire country the 51st state.