Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump's tariffs send global shockwaves Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy. Maria Aspan
The job market remains incredibly healthy — but the tariff storm could upend things Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come. Scott Horsley
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin discusses impact of auto tariffs on the state Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the impact of car and auto parts tariffs on her state where the auto industry still drives the economy. Michel Martin
Markets plunge after 'Liberation Day' tariffs President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement triggered a sharp drop in U.S. stock markets, a flashing-red warning sign of the economic fallout that's expected to result from the widening trade war. Maria Aspan
Are trade deficits bad? No, economist says For decades, Trump has been arguing that trade deficits are bad. BUT - should we be eliminating trade deficits at all? Economist and Harvard professor Jason Furman says no. Connor Donevan
Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands The global tariffs Trump announced this week include remote territories like Heard and McDonald Islands in the Indian Ocean that don't actually have human populations. Here's what to know about them. Rachel Treisman
Dow drops 1,500 points on trade war fears over new tariffs President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession. Scott Horsley
Trump unveils across-the-board import tariffs on 'Liberation Day' President Trump says he'll put 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports -- with even higher rates for a long list of countries. Tamara Keith
Spring homebuying season is warming up. Here's what to watch for Home sales have been way down for the last two years. Aspiring homeowners may be acclimating to higher mortgage rates. But fears about the economy could chill the market. Laurel Wamsley
Today is Trump's 'Liberation Day.' What does that mean for tariffs? President Trump has been promising new "reciprocal tariffs" to punish other countries for their tariffs and trade barriers. Markets are nervous that a trade war could hike prices and hurt the economy. Danielle Kurtzleben
