Bessent to American businesses: ‘Not the end of the world’ if April 2 tariffs kick in
Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade negotiations
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April
Bessent: Tariffs will ‘boomerang’ back to April levels by Aug. 1 for countries without deals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass President Donald
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CEO recession expectations decline from April scare, survey says
Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Business leaders are walking back recessionary expectations for the U.S. that initially spiked
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Trade deficit fell by a record amount in April as demand dropped for imports
The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners tumbled by the largest amount on record in April as companies and
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Job openings showed surprising increase to 7.4 million in April
Employers increased job openings more than expected in April while hiring and layoffs also both rose, according to a report
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Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation barely budged in April as tariffs President Donald Trump implemented in the early part of the month had yet
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Annual inflation rate hit 2.3% in April, less than expected and lowest since 2021
Inflation was slightly lower than expected in April as President Donald Trump’s tariffs just began hitting the slowing U.S. economy,
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Tariff receipts topped $16 billion in April, a record that helped cut the budget deficit
Shipping containers are seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions continued over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland,
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U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, defying expectations
Job growth was stronger than expected in April despite worries over the impact of President Donald Trump’s blanket tariffs against
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Euro zone inflation unchanged at 2.2% in April, leaving path open for further ECB interest
Shoppers buy fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs at an outdoor produce market under green-striped canopies in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria,
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