Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression. Chandelis Duster
As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest. Joe Hernandez
Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'? When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government. Bobby Allyn
Trump gives automakers a tariff break President Trump says U.S. automakers will get a one-month break on steep tariffs for Canadian and Mexican goods. Mara Liasson
Volunteers help fired federal workers re-enter the job market Newly unemployed federal workers are meeting to help one another re-enter the job market and navigate an uncertain future. Andrew Stelzer
Trump grants automakers temporary relief from tariffs The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Scott Horsley
Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million The 25 Canadians are accused of calling seniors in over 40 states, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking for bail money. Authorities warn such scams are getting increasingly sophisticated. Rachel Treisman
More than 5,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate more than 5,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Andrea Hsu
At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs the housewares industry were showing off the latest products at the annual Inspired Home Show in Chicago this week. Behind the scenes, many said Trump's sharp tariffs will likely raise prices. David Schaper
American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite Business owners across the country worry they will also suffer the impact from President Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China. Scott Horsley
