The U.S. also has its trade barriers
President Trump is preparing to announce another big round of tariffs Wednesday. He argues that import taxes help to protect U.S. producers from foreign competition.
Economy
Why gold prices are surging to record highs
Tariffs are roiling stock markets — but making gold hotter than ever.
The thinking behind President Trump's tariffs
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rana Foroohar, a columnist for the Financial Times, about President Trump's goal with tariffs.
More billionaires than ever ranked in Forbes' annual list. Here are the top 10
There are now more than 3,000 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes' annual ranking of the wealthiest people. They collectively hold about $16.1 trillion in wealth.
Goldman Sachs raises probability of a U.S. recession to 35%
Goldman Sachs raised the probability of a U.S. recession to 35%, up from 20%. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the direction of the economy.
Investors brace for new Trump tariffs coming Wednesday
Investors are bracing for more turbulence, as President Trump prepares to unveil a new set of tariffs on Wednesday.
Why gold prices are surging
Economic uncertainty is roiling the stock market. But the price of gold, traditionally seen as a safe haven, is hitting an all-time high.
Hyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs
Hyundai just opened a high-tech auto plant in Georgia. Originally meant to just build EVs, it's expanding toward plug-in hybrids — a sign of bigger shifts in the auto industry.
Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about the U.S. economy
Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend.
FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices
FCC chair Brendan Carr said he wants a review all of Disney's DEI practices — both past and present — to determine whether the company has ever violated any FCC regulations.