Is the dollar's reign ending? For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language, the world's "reserve currency." But recently it’s looked like that might be changing.
Jason Furman on the current state of the American economy NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Jason Furman about the current state of the American economy as another bond market selloff triggers concerns. Michel Martin
Tariffs drama is having a slow week. So why is Wall Street still worried? Bonds are selling off, and investors are "selling America," thanks to mounting worries over the national deficit. Maria Aspan
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
How two women-owned businesses are navigating Trump's tariffs NPR's Michel Martin asks the heads of two women-owned businesses how they are navigating the swing in tariff levels on China. Michel Martin
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
Walmart CEO warns tariffs will raise prices. Here's how that impacts you Who are the winners and losers when it comes to inflation? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University, about the impact of President Trump's tariffs. Ayesha Rascoe
Is the dollar's reign ending? For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language -- the "reserve currency." When financial markets tank, people have rushed toward the dollar for safety. It might be changing. Mary Childs