Trade War With Cheese: Trump's New EU Tariffs
A new round of U.S. tariffs could hit European wine, cheese, aircraft, and escargots.
Economy
Bank Of America Raising Its Minimum Wage To $20 An Hour
The wage increase, which will be phased in by 2021, comes as the strong economy means employers are competing to fill open positions.
Are Plastic Bag Bans Garbage?
A national movement to ban plastic bags is gaining steam, but these restrictions may actually hurt the environment more than help it. Human nature, hard truths, and what kind of bag to use anyway?
U.S. Warns Of New Tariffs On Europe Over Airbus Subsidies
The Trump administration is preparing tariffs on billions of dollars in imports from Europe in retaliation for subsidies of Airbus jets. The levies would hit products ranging from aircraft to wine.
Tariffs' Complex Ripple Effects Hit Appliance Shoppers And Makers
Prices on appliances are slowly ticking down after posting their biggest increase in about five years. One tariff was a boon to U.S. manufacturers. But other tariffs hiked costs for the industry.
Government Watchdog Flips On Dollar Coin
In a turnaround, congressional analysts are no longer recommending a phaseout of paper dollars in favor of a dollar coin. Paper money is lasting longer because of cashless transactions.
1A Across America: Hurricane Harvey Recovery Tests Faith In Government
We visit Houston to talk to people still recovering from Hurricane Harvey.
How To Measure Happiness
The U.S. is one of the world's largest economies, but it lags when it comes to happiness: the World Happiness Report ranks America number 19.
Jobs Friday: Chillaxing Edition
Happy Jobs Friday! The economy is still adding jobs, unemployment remains low, and wage growth is fine. It's all good...right?
Trump Wants U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza To Lead Small Business Administration
The president says he will nominate Carranza, who served as deputy administrator for the SBA under President George W. Bush, to replace Linda McMahon.