Economy
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 Tariffs were supposed to drive inflation. Why hasn't that happened?Talking Points Businesses' planning ahead helped. But uncertainty still looms. By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Talking Points
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 Trump vs. China: another tariff U-turn?Today's Big Question Washington and Beijing make huge tariff cuts, as both sides seek 'exit ramp' from escalating trade war By The Week UK Published Today's Big Question
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 Why are Americans using 'buy now, pay later' apps to buy groceries?Today's Big Question A 'layaway program, but reversed' By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Trump's crypto 'sea change' upends Washington's financesIn the Spotlight By embracing digital currency, the White House is clearing a path for a new era in dubious self-enrichment By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published In the Spotlight
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 How the US bond market works – and why it mattersThe Explainer Donald Trump was forced to U-turn on tariffs after being 'spooked' by rise in Treasury yields By The Week UK Published The Explainer
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 Trade war with China threatens U.S. economyFeature Trump's tariff battle with China is hitting U.S. businesses hard and raising fears of a global recession By The Week US Published Feature
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 Why does the U.S. need China's rare earth metals?Today's Big Question Beijing has a 'near monopoly' on tech's raw materials By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 How will Wall Street react to the Trump-Powell showdown?Today's Big Question 'Market turmoil' seems likely By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 'It makes absolutely no sense'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published Instant Opinion
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 How might Trump's tariffs affect the luxury goods market?Today's Big Question Luxury clothes, cars and watches could take a hit in the coming months By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Is the American dream still in reach?In Depth Generations of immigrants have come to America seeking a better life. Can they still do so? By Peter Weber, The Week US Published In Depth
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 US Treasuries were a 'safe haven' for investors. What changed?Today's Big Question Doubts about America's fiscal competence after 'Liberation Day' By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published Today's Big Question
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 Who would win in a China-US trade war?Today's Big Question Tariff pain will be higher for China but Beijing is betting it can weather the storm By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published Today's Big Question
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 Lesotho: the tiny African nation in the crosshairs of Trump's tariff warUnder the Radar US president imposes 50% reciprocal levy on the impoverished state: the highest of his so-called 'Liberation Day' tariffs By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published Under the Radar
