What Steel Tariffs Would Mean For Consumers
President Trump says he intends to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Many experts say the costs of such a policy will far outweigh the benefits.
Economy
Businesses Duck And Cover As Trump Says Trade War Is 'Easy To Win'
U.S. exporters are bracing for backlash if President Trump follows through with plans for stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum.
U.S. Plan For Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Prompts Global Backlash
President Trump said Thursday that he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of both metals in the coming weeks — a move largely aimed at China. But a number of U.S. trade partners had harsh words.
Why Big Thinkers Can't Stop Talking About 'Black Panther'
The movie has inspired them to debate colonialism, resources, governance and more. Although some people do point out ... it's ... just ... a ... movie!
How The White House's Internal Dynamics Is Taking The Focus Off Policy
NPR's Ari Shapiro is joined by David Brooks of The New York Times, and Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post, to discuss tariffs on steel and aluminum imports announced this week and the internal dynamics of the White House.
Economist Ned Hill Looks At Potential Impacts Of Tariffs On Steel-Producing States
The Trump administration proposed tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports Thursday. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with professor Ned Hill, an economist at The Ohio State University who studies American manufacturing, about the impact these tariffs will have on steel-producing states.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage.
Trump's Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Could Raise Car, Beer And Candy Prices
The move announced Thursday is intended to bolster the domestic steel and aluminum industry, but manufacturers that use imported metal are concerned about the consequences of the change.
Trump Plan To Impose Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Raises Trade War Fears
The president promised steel and aluminum executives that he will levy tariffs on imports of their products in coming weeks. The tariffs will be 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum.