Economy

Judge blocks mass layoffs at CFPB in the latest twist over the fate of the agency

6:43pm April 17, 2025

In declarations to federal court, CFPB employees describe a hasty process to eliminate most of the agency's staff. "[A]ll that matters is the numbers," one employee said they were told by leaders.

How tariffs could impact the availability of baby products

4:30pm April 17, 2025

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to President Trump and Congress about how tariffs could harm his business and American families.

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How Elon Musk's favorite news influencer is capitalizing on his clout

1:11pm April 17, 2025

The Australian crypto entrepreneur now hosts chats with world leaders. "If [he] is sharing a story, there's a good chance that U.S. policymakers are reading it — and acting on it," said one analyst.

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Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' in blistering attack

10:02am April 17, 2025

President Trump lashed out at Powell for not acting sooner to lower interest rates. The president's own tariffs make that more difficult, by putting upward pressure on prices.

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As Trump's trade war continues, Canadian businesses evaluate relationship with U.S.

4:30am April 17, 2025

by Amanda Aronczyk

The trade war the U.S. is waging with countries around the world could reshape the global economy. NPR's Planet Money brings a dispatch from Canada.

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Economy

Stocks tumble Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud economic outlook

4:29am April 17, 2025

by A Martínez

The stock market tumbled again Wednesday as fears over tariffs cloud the economic outlook. Retail spending got a boost in March, however, as people tried to stock up before the tariffs took effect.

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U.S. stocks drop as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens

2:32am April 17, 2025

The S&P 500 sank 2.2% after falling as much as 3.3% earlier. Such an amount would have vied for one of its worst losses in years before the historic swings that have upended Wall Street in recent weeks.

NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media

6:39pm April 16, 2025

Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media.

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Economy

Here's why tariffs could push up your car insurance bill

5:27pm April 16, 2025

by Camila Domonoske

Even those not buying a vehicle will be insulated from auto tariff costs. They're going to send up the costs of parts and replacement cars – and, in turn, the costs of insurance for everybody.

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Nvidia discloses that U.S. will limit sales of advanced chips to China after all

1:12pm April 16, 2025

NPR reported that the company would be allowed to keep selling chips used for artificial intelligence tools to China. After NPR's reporting, the Trump administration reversed course.