Why the end of the de minimus tariff exemption is causing shipping chaos worldwide Planet Money looks at what the de minimis tariff exemption is, who wins and loses with the end of this policy and why ending it has resulting in shipping chaos worldwide. Wailin Wong
Etsy sellers are being hit hard by tariffs and the end of the de minimis rule For years, the U.S. was essentially "an extension of our domestic market," says an Etsy seller in Canada. But now the rules and costs are far more imposing. Bill Chappell
New report predicts tariffs could send shockwaves across WA economy The financial fallout from federal trade policy in Washington state is beginning to come into focus. Monica Nickelsburg
Senators grill Trump's nominee for Fed amid alarms over central bank independence White House economist Stephen Miran was quizzed by senators about whether he could make decisions independently of President Trump, if he's confirmed to a seat on the Federal Reserve's governing board. Scott Horsley
Lisa Cook and the fight for the Fed What does a member of the Federal Reserve Board actually do? We hear from two past members about the job, and the practices meant to keep decisions apolitical. Sally Helm
More Seattle-area shoppers turn to Evergreen Goodwill amid economic uncertainty Seattle Public Schools students return to the classroom today, and the uncertain economic climate has more families turning to thrift stores for their back-to-school shopping. Monica Nickelsburg
Hitler's bunker is now just a parking lot. But it's a 'dark tourism' attraction anyway Why evil histories sell. A visit to Hitler's bunker, and a deep dive into the economics and ethical quandaries of "dark tourism." Greg Rosalsky
Labubu bust: Over $500k worth of counterfeit 'Lafufu' dolls recovered in Seattle Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized more than 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls valued at approximately $513,000 from Sea-Tac airport. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Starter homes are scarce, so Utah set a target to build more. Here's how it's going In one of the country's priciest housing markets, Utah's leaders worry young people are shut out from building wealth. But despite new incentives, few developers are signing on to build smaller homes. Jennifer Ludden
AI and Nvidia have been bright spots in an uncertain economy, but there are doubts now This past week, AI darling Nvidia reported blockbuster financial results that beat analysts' expectations. But investors weren't impressed and the stock price dropped. Maria Aspan