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U.S. officials say ‘substantial progress’ made in China trade talks

3 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Jeff Stein |Christian Shepherd |Rachel Lerman

U.S. officials say ‘substantial progress’ made in China trade talks (washingtonpost.com) U.S. officials say ‘substantial progress’ made in China trade talks By Jeff Stein; Christian Shepherd; Rachel Lerman 2025051117505800 The United States and China made "substantial progress" in trade talks over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday, after representatives from the two countries met amid an escalating trade war.
Trump claims prices are down. Here’s what the data actually shows.

4 days ago | spokesman.com | Andrew Ackerman |Rachel Lerman

President Donald Trump has insisted that prices are falling, even as consumers continually express concern about the economy. He has repeatedly attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell for not lowering interest rates to offset the effects of his trade war. At the same time, he has dismissed concerns about inflation, claiming that “costs are down” and that there is “virtually NO INFLATION.”The reality is complicated.
Trump claims prices are down. Here’s what the data actually shows.

5 days ago | dailyherald.com | Andrew Ackerman |Rachel Lerman

An activist holds up a sign about high egg prices during a protest against the Trump administration's policies outside the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on March 4. AP President Donald Trump has insisted that prices are falling, even as consumers continually express concern about the economy. He has repeatedly attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell for not lowering interest rates to offset the effects of his trade war.
Trump claims prices are down. Here’s what the data actually shows.

5 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Andrew Ackerman |Rachel Lerman

Trump claims prices are down. Here’s what the data actually shows. (washingtonpost.com) Trump claims prices are down. Here’s what the data actually shows. By Andrew Ackerman; Rachel Lerman 2025050910000000 President Donald Trump has insisted that prices are falling, even as consumers continually express concern about the economy. He has repeatedly attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H.
See how Shein outfits cost more under Trump’s trade war

6 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Rachel Lerman |Jeremy Merrill

See how Shein outfits cost more under Trump’s trade war (washingtonpost.com) See how Shein outfits cost more under Trump’s trade war By Rachel Lerman; Jeremy B. Merrill 2025050811350000 Fast-fashion retailer Shein is known for its super-low-cost clothing, but the seller of Chinese-made goods has increased prices significantly since the end of last year, a Washington Post analysis found.
Here’s how GDP shows tariffs are starting to take a toll

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Lerman |Alyssa Fowers |Abha Bhattarai

The much-anticipated report on the nation’s economy released Wednesday showed that the U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of the year - offering the first window into the widespread effects of the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The sweeping tariffs, which have roiled global supply chains and international relations, have left an impression across nearly every part of the nation’s economy, the report shows.
Here’s how GDP shows tariffs are starting to take a toll

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Rachel Lerman |Alyssa Fowers |Abha Bhattarai

Here’s how GDP shows tariffs are starting to take a toll (washingtonpost.com) Here’s how GDP shows tariffs are starting to take a toll By Rachel Lerman; Alyssa Fowers; Abha Bhattarai 2025043021301400 The much-anticipated report on the nation's economy released Wednesday showed that the U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of the year — offering the first window into the widespread effects of the Trump administration's tariff policies.
Here’s what the U.S. imports from China and what could get pricier with tariffs

4 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Luis Melgar |Rachel Lerman |Kevin Schaul

Here’s what the U.S. imports from China and what could get pricier with tariffs (washingtonpost.com) Here’s what the U.S. imports from China and what could get pricier with tariffs By Luis Melgar; Rachel Lerman; Kevin Schaul 2025041610000000 President Donald Trump's trade war with China has escalated even as other countries got a partial reprieve, threatening the relationship between U.S. manufacturers and retailers and one of America's largest trading partners. China is the second largest...
Home prices are dropping in some cities. See what it’s like in your neighborhood.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Janice Chen |Rachel Lerman

Home prices are dropping in some cities. See what it’s like in your neighborhood. (washingtonpost.com) Home prices are dropping in some cities. See what it’s like in your neighborhood. By Janice Kai Chen; Rachel Lerman 2025041410103000 Home prices are cooling off in many parts of the country — even falling in some regions — as more homes are listed for sale, slightly easing the long-standing inventory crunch.
Manipulation des marchés | Trump a-t-il commis un délit d’initié ?

1 month ago | lapresse.ca | Rachel Lerman |Douglas MacMillan

Moins de quatre heures avant que l’annonce par le président Donald Trump de la suspension des droits de douane ne fasse monter les marchés en flèche, celui-ci a publié un message en ligne indiquant à ses 9,4 millions d’abonnés que c’était le bon moment pour acheter. Un geste qui soulève les passions. « C’EST LE MOMENT IDÉAL POUR ACHETER !!! DJT », a-t-il écrit sur son réseau social, Truth Social, à 9 h 37, mercredi.