What's the point of the trade deal with Mexico and Canada if Trump imposes tariffs? President Trump has vowed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but the U.S. has a trade deal with its North American neighbors, one that Trump crafted in his first term. So what's the point of the deal now? Asma Khalid
The Fed holds interest rates steady as Trump's trade agenda sparks uncertainty The Fed held rates steady, but left the door open to cut them later this year if inflation continues to ease. Trump's tariffs, however, could complicate efforts to bring prices under control. Scott Horsley
Fast-er food: A productivity surge at U.S. restaurants A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge in productivity. Greg Rosalsky
This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller. Scott Horsley
How Trump's tariffs are shaping the economy What kind of economy is President Trump trying to bring about through the use and threat of tariffs? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses possible Trump goals with White House reporter, Danielle Kurtzleben. Danielle Kurtzleben
One of Trump's executive orders could affect the independence of the Federal Reserve Trump signed an executive order to make sure agencies follow the president's priorities. But it only applies to the Federal Reserve's role in safeguarding the financial system, not monetary policy. Wailin Wong
Trump says the economy is in 'transition.' What comes next? The president says we're in a transition period and tariffs will remake the economy for the better. Economist Matthew Slaughter tells NPR's Ailsa Chang he thinks they're a recipe for long-term pain. Ailsa Chang
Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but 'very discouraged' in private Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs. Maria Aspan
Washington state industries and consumers brace for tariff impacts Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn told KUOW’s Paige Browning about his concerns for the state’s economy. Paige Browning
As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know. Rebecca Rosman