Mike Trudell

Los Angeles

Beat Reporter at NBA.com

@SpectrumSN 📺 @Lakers sideline reporter/host/analyst; https://t.co/x18wAeX8Og reporter. PXP🎙 for @southbaylakers; @MedillSports grad. I'm also @LakersReporter.

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Articles

Consumers brace for potential tariff headwinds

2 weeks ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

The May 2025 Economics Insider explores possible effects of tariffs on consumers and their purchasing power this yearConsumers have been at the forefront of the post-pandemic economic recovery seen in the United States: Since the second quarter of 2020, real consumer spending1 has grown by about 29%, thereby aiding wider economic growth of 23.5% over the same period.2 Yet, as 2025 rolls on, economic indicators suggest that many consumers appear anxious.
Economist Steve Hanke Forecasts Difficult Times for the US Economy Due to Tariff Tsunami

1 month ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

Trump’s Trade Levy Could Repeat 1930s Market Freefall, Warns HankeOn the social media platform X, American economist Steve Hanke—celebrated for his applied economics research, currency-reform work and monetary policy expertise—has been unabashedly voicing his disdain for Trump’s tariff measures.
US economic outlook and Iran discussions center on oil's drop.

1 month ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

Oil steadied after a drop, with signs of strain in the US economy amid the brewing trade war and talks with Iran on its nuclear program in focus. Brent was below $66 a barrel after a 1.5% decline on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate near $62. A widely-referenced gauge of US manufacturing activity weakened significantly, adding to signs of the drag from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A slew of data due this week will shed further light on conditions.
Lakers 2024-25 Season Summary

1 month ago | nba.com | Mike Trudell
Three Things to Know: Lakers vs. Wolves, Game 5

1 month ago | nba.com | Mike Trudell
Trump’s Tariff, A Challenge for Xi

1 month ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

U.S. President Donald Trump has shown the world how to take the Chinese bull by the horn. Within three months of taking over office, he has cornered Beijing in the tariff war and has also taken control of the strategic Panama Canal from China. Wresting control of the Panama Canal was the first priority of the Donald Trump government. Located in the backyard of America, U.S. naval ships are a frequent user of the canal and 40 percent of the U.S. container traffic uses the Panama Canal route.
Three Things to Know: Lakers vs. Wolves, Game 1

2 months ago | nba.com | Mike Trudell
Lakers vs. Wolves: Round 1 Preview

2 months ago | nba.com | Mike Trudell
LA Clinch No. 3 Seed

2 months ago | nba.com | Mike Trudell
As family concerns increase and equities plummet, the White House resists calls for a recession.

2 months ago | financialpost.us | Mike Trudell

A key economic adviser to President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back on talk of recession stemming from uncertainty around his administration’s tariff policies, even as a survey of American households showed consumers growing more pessimistic about their prospects, and U.S. stocks plunged.