Friday News Roundup - Domestic
It's been a stormy week for the White House.
Economy
The Jobs Report: Where The Ladies At?
Why has the share of women in the labor force been stagnant for almost two decades?
Trump Commerce Secretary Says Warnings About Tariffs Are Overhyped
Wilbur Ross, a leading advocate for the steel and aluminum tariffs the president announced this week, told NPR's Morning Edition the tariffs' impact isn't "much of a roar."
Modest Wage Gains In February As Economy Adds Robust 313,000 Jobs
The largest increase in jobs in 1 1/2 years was accompanied by a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in wages, a slowdown from January's pace. The unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent.
The Uneven Effects Of Inflation
Inflation doesn't strike the whole economy evenly. Some things have been getting much more expensive, while others get cheaper.
Brazil Reacts To Trump's Steel Tariffs
Brazil is one of the prime suppliers of steel to the United States and would bear the brunt of any tariffs. Brazil's foreign minister said Brazil would consider retaliatory actions.
President Of Global Automakers Group Discusses How Tariffs Will Affect The Industry
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Association of Global Automakers about how his industry is reacting to tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Steelworker Union Leader On Why He Supports Trump's Tariffs On Imports
In a hotly contested move, President Trump formally ordered tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Thursday. Before the signing, several workers from the industry spoke, including Scott Sauritch, a steelworker union leader in West Mifflin, Pa.
Why Are New Hampshire's Tax-Free Liquor Stores Selling So Much Hennessy?
So much cognac is being sold that one official is asking the state attorney general to investigate whether the Liquor Commission is turning a blind eye to bootlegging and money-laundering activities.
Trump Has Long Believed America Is A Victim Of International Trade
President Trump has long believed other countries were taking advantage of the U.S. when it comes to trade. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Tim O'Brien, executive editor of Bloomberg View and author of Trump Nation, about the roots of Trump's views on trade.