Janet Nguyen

Los Angeles

Digital Reporter at Marketplace

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Articles

What is the status of the Trump tariffs? - Marketplace

3 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

Here’s what tariffs are currently in place from the U.S., European Union, Canada, China and Mexico.
Are budget guidelines based on your pre-tax or post-tax income?

3 weeks ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here.
How federal layoffs could lead to private sector job losses

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here.
Who selected the Lady Gaga song you’re hearing at the grocery store? - Marketplace

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here. Listener Katie Shepherd from Austin, Texas, asks:Who plays the music in supermarkets? Do they use Spotify?
Why does the viral Erewhon strawberry cost $19?

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

In most parts of the country, strawberry growing won’t start until after the last frost. But in California, a single $19 strawberry has already captured the nation’s attention. The dome-enshrined berry, sold at the notoriously expensive grocery chain Erewhon, went viral last month when social media influencer Alyssa Antoci (the niece of Erewhon’s owners) posted a TikTok video of herself eating “the best strawberry” she’s ever had.
What is the status of the Trump tariffs? - Marketplace

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

Here’s what tariffs are currently in place from the U.S., European Union, Canada, China and Mexico.
How do researchers measure income inequality?

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here. Listener Tom Scholten from Madison, Wisconsin, asks: Income inequality is a term often mentioned in recent years, but by what measure or criteria is it measured?
Federal workers’ salaries represent under 5% of federal spending

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

Layoffs are at their highest level since 2020 thanks in part to the Department of Government Efficiency’s attempt to cull the federal workforce. U.S. employers announced more than 172,000 job cuts in February, a 245% increase from the nearly 50,000 cuts announced in January, according to a new report from the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Canceled government contracts, trade war concerns and bankruptcies also fueled the increase, the report found.
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for your grocery bill?

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

The second Trump administration is preparing to enact tariffs on the United States’ biggest trading partners. President Donald Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico this week, on top of an additional 10% tax he’s already placed on Chinese imports. These tariffs are far more sweeping than the taxes he put in place during his first term and will hit $1.4 trillion worth of imports, according to the Tax Foundation.
Why do fruit prices change so drastically from one week to the next?

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Janet Nguyen

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here. Listener Matthew Clark from Pittsburgh asks:Why do fruit prices change in such large increments?