Economic growth depends on deregulation, tax cuts and the budget deficit, not on the balance of trade.

Trump's tariffs are used as negotiation tools with uncertain long-term effects on inflation and the US dollar's strength.

Another reason why Trump’s logic may not work is the US dollar exchange rate. The dollar has soared in recent months, ...

US inflation remains stubborn as tariffs and economic policies drive higher prices, complicating the Federal Reserve's rate ...

Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports on February 10, doubling down on his ...

Japan and South Korea’s 2024 trade surpluses with the U.S. amounted to $68.5 billion and $66 billion each, just ahead of ...

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 15 The Washington Post on Trump, tariffs and the trade deficit The prevailing dislike for imports among America’s ...

The Trump administration is sweeping through the U.S. government, terminating dozens of programs, laying off tens of ...

In starting a process to impose reciprocal tariffs on American trading partners, the White House is sowing uncertainty and ...

President Trump's trade war could harm America. The U.S. enjoys robust growth and a strong currency. Yet as the 2024 presidential election demonstrated, voters won't tolerate politicians whose ...