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Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and PAUL WISEMAN
Dec 30, 2025 3:01 pm - Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide-open economy.
We are entering 2026 with the worst economy in years

By Frank Manzo IV
Dec 27, 2025 11:59 am - If you are feeling down about the direction of the economy as the year comes to a close, you are not alone. There is also plenty of evidence to back up the sentiment.
Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April

By MATT OTT
Dec 23, 2025 10:12 am - Consumers confidence in the economy was shaken in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter

By MATT OTT
Dec 23, 2025 7:58 am - The U.S. economy economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew.
Health care among Americans’ biggest priorities for 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

By LINLEY SANDERS, SIMRAN PARWANI, THOMAS BEAUMONT and MIKE CATALINI
Dec 22, 2025 10:26 am - Health care is a growing concern for Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll that asked people to share their top priorities for the government to address in 2026.
A ‘recession’ is arriving for people who want jobs in technology

By Danielle Abril
Dec 18, 2025 2:18 pm - Newly released jobs market data paints a murky picture ahead for the tech industry, which continues to slash workers.
US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it

By PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
Dec 18, 2025 10:02 am - U.S. inflation slowed unexpectedly last month according to data that was delayed, and likely distorted, by the government shutdown.
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

By JOSH BOAK
Dec 17, 2025 9:19 am - President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas.
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

By PAUL WISEMAN
Dec 16, 2025 7:58 am - The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

By MAE ANDERSON
Dec 15, 2025 2:06 pm - Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.

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