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Alicia Wallace

Alicia Wallace

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‘Chaotic’ tariff regime and trade war are leaving small businesses in their wake

‘Chaotic’ tariff regime and trade war are leaving small businesses in their wake

‘Chaotic’ tariff regime and trade war are leaving small businesses in their wake
Economy|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down

Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down

Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs
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Fear of unemployment jumps to highest level since the pandemic

Fear of unemployment jumps to highest level since the pandemic

Fear of unemployment jumps to highest level since the pandemic
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Another inflation report underlines the strength of the US economy before Trump’s tariff chaos

Another inflation report underlines the strength of the US economy before Trump’s tariff chaos

Another inflation report underlines the strength of the US economy before Trump’s tariff chaos
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US inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, but tariff pressures are quickly mounting

US inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, but tariff pressures are quickly mounting

US inflation cooled to a six-month low in March, but tariff pressures are quickly mounting
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The next round of Trump’s tariffs could hurt even more. Here’s what to expect

The next round of Trump’s tariffs could hurt even more. Here’s what to expect

The next round of Trump’s tariffs could hurt even more. Here’s what to expect
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

US plans to hike existing duties on Canadian lumber — even before planned tariffs hit

US plans to hike existing duties on Canadian lumber — even before planned tariffs hit

Business|Economy|Political|US

Your questions about tariffs, answered

CNN’s business and political reporters answer your questions about the tariffs President Trump announced on April 2.

Your questions about tariffs, answered
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs aren’t quite what they seem. Here’s the real story

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs aren’t quite what they seem. Here’s the real story

Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs aren’t quite what they seem. Here’s the real story
Economy|Political|US

The US economy added 228,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate ticked up

The US economy added 228,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate ticked up

The US economy added 228,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate ticked up
Business|Economy|Political|US

DOGE drove layoff announcements to their third-highest-ever level in March

DOGE drove layoff announcements to their third-highest-ever level in March

DOGE drove layoff announcements to their third-highest-ever level in March
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Expert predicts what will happen if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

Ahead of what Trump calls America's "Liberation Day," when he is expected to unveil widespread tariffs, Fareed Zakaria speaks with the former US Trade Representative and current Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman on what Americans can expect.

Expert predicts what will happen if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs
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Job opportunities are shrinking and layoffs in the federal government just hit their highest level in four years

Job opportunities are shrinking and layoffs in the federal government just hit their highest level in four years

Job opportunities are shrinking and layoffs in the federal government just hit their highest level in four years
Business|Economy|Political|US

The American consumer is on the ropes. Tariffs — and anxiety — could deliver the knockout blow

The American consumer is on the ropes. Tariffs — and anxiety — could deliver the knockout blow

The American consumer is on the ropes. Tariffs — and anxiety — could deliver the knockout blow
Business|Economy|US

Consumers are saving more and spending less as Trump’s tariffs loom

Consumers are saving more and spending less as Trump’s tariffs loom

Consumers are saving more and spending less as Trump’s tariffs loom
Business|Economy|Political|US

The job market is ‘frozen.’ That’s not a good sign for DOGE casualties

The job market is ‘frozen.’ That’s not a good sign for DOGE casualties

The job market is ‘frozen.’ That’s not a good sign for DOGE casualties
Economy|Education|Finance|US

Over 9 million student loan borrowers could see their credit scores tank as delinquencies are poised to hit record highs

Over 9 million student loan borrowers could see their credit scores tank as delinquencies are poised to hit record highs

Over 9 million student loan borrowers could see their credit scores tank as delinquencies are poised to hit record highs
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump seems to think America needs a recession. Some people are still recovering from the last one

Trump seems to think America needs a recession. Some people are still recovering from the last one

Trump seems to think America needs a recession. Some people are still recovering from the last one
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?

Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?

Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?

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