Tariffs on flowers likely mean higher prices, but opportunity for local farmers The U.S. imports many of its flowers, plants and nursery products from countries like Ecuador, Colombia and Canada. Tariffs may drive up prices. It may mean more opportunity for local flower farmers. Marissanne Lewis-Thompson
Retailers feel pressure to eat the price increases from tariffs From Target to Walmart, retailers are fighting two battles at once: a financial battle to keep costs low in the face of new tariffs, and a political one to avoid the president's wrath. Alina Selyukh
Real estate agent commissions too high? Flat-fee brokers offer an alternative Agents have typically taken a commission on the sale of a home that totals 5% to 6% of the price. But new rules have created an opening for brokers who charge much less. Laurel Wamsley
Barnes & Noble to take over University Book Store space in Seattle's U District After more than 100 years in business as an independent bookstore, the University Book Store in Seattle’s U District will soon be home to Barnes & Noble. Katie Campbell
Taxing questions for IRS nominee The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing today on President Trump's nominee to lead the IRS. It comes as the agency has laid off thousands of workers, including nearly a third of its auditors. Scott Horsley
How an AI-generated summer reading list got published in major newspapers Newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and at least one edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, published a syndicated book list featuring made-up books by famous authors. Elizabeth Blair
Home Depot doesn't plan to raise prices due to tariffs. But some items may disappear The home improvement chain broke from many other retailers, who say they cannot afford to absorb new tariffs. President Trump recently attacked Walmart for warning of price hikes. Alina Selyukh
Trump has imposed a lot of tariffs. But here's why collecting them can be hard Collecting Trump's tariffs could be tricky. The agencies that screen imports say they're frequently overwhelmed and understaffed, and experts say exporters are becoming cannier at evading taxes. Emily Feng
What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels A Texas showerhead salesman wanted to know how much more customers would pay to buy a product that's made in the USA. The answer could pour cold water on President Trump's plan to encourage more companies to open factories in the U.S. Scott Horsley
America has plenty of open manufacturing jobs — companies say they can't fill them President Trump has been upending the global economy in the name of bringing back American manufacturing jobs. But American manufacturers say they're struggling to fill jobs that already exist. Gregory Rosalsky