Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one? The Trump administration's tariffs are fueling concerns about a potential recession, with several major banks increasing their forecasts. What is recession and who declares one? Rachel Treisman
They had left their DEI roles. Trump still fired them The Trump administration is firing hundreds and perhaps thousands of federal workers as part of a crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Many of the fired weren't in DEI jobs. Andrea Hsu
Wall Street leaders warn of harsh economic consequences from Trump's tariffs The business sector has tried to avoid criticizing Trump in public and welcomed his vows of lower taxes and deregulation, but the market sell-off appears to have loosened more tongues on Wall Street. Joe Hernandez
Trump's tariffs complicate the Switch 2 launch, says Nintendo of America president Nintendo canceled U.S. preorders for the Switch 2 after President Trump announced sweeping global tariffs. We discuss the challenges facing the console release with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. James Perkins Mastromarino
Between tariffs and survival, American business owners are doing alarming math Many U.S. shop owners feel like collateral damage in President Trump's trade war, on the hook to pay big new fees and long unable to manufacture in the U.S. Alina Selyukh
UAW President Shawn Fain explains why he supports Trump's tariffs Shawn Fein supports auto industry tariffs but calls broad tariffs "reckless." Steve Inskeep
Bracing for Trump's tariffs? Here are 3 money tips from a personal finance columnist President Trump's new taxes on imported goods are creating a "scary ride" for the U.S. market, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. She recommends keeping these three things in mind. Steve Inskeep
Global stock markets in meltdown on fears over Trump tariffs Shares nosedived around the world Monday as higher U.S. tariffs and a backlash from Beijing triggered massive sell-offs. Trump has defended the tariffs: "You have to take medicine to fix something." John Ruwitch
Nike and other companies manufacturing in Southeast Asia consider their next move NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Patrick Soong, who helps companies find places to make their products, about the effects of U.S. tariffs on industry in Southeast Asia. Ayesha Rascoe
How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments. Emma Bowman
