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Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs

Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
- Brian Mann
4 things to know about Trump's plan for a 'crypto strategic reserve'

The prospect of a federal strategic reserve is a major step in President Trump's vision to establish the U.S. as the crypto capital of the world and could be a game changer for the industry.
- Juliana Kim
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's, discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about what Trump administration tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods mean for businesses, consumers and consumer sentiment.
- Leila Fadel
Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead

Trump's threats to put tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have weighed on markets, even though there has been considerable uncertainty over whether he would make good on his threat.
- Asma Khalid
Consumer confidence is down. Here's why economic numbers don't tell the full story

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Eugene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency, about how some government statistics get the economy wrong.
- Scott Simon
Fabric giant Joann is closing down. What happens to those who relied on the retailer?

Joann, the major national retailer of fabric and craft supplies, is going out of business and closing all of its roughly 800 stores. What does that mean for professionals who relied on the chain?
- Hosts
Why it’s become so expensive to ski in Washington state

This winter has been an emotional rollercoaster for skiers in the Pacific Northwest. After what powderhounds dubbed “Dry January,” an atmospheric river just crowned Washington ski resorts the “snowiest in North America,” but the good times aren’t expected to last.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Consumer confidence falls the most since 2021 over fears about inflation and tariffs

A report from the Conference Board shows Americans are increasingly worried about inflation, driven in part by President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on imports.
- Scott Horsley
From tariffs to spending, rounding up the Trump administration's econ-related actions

Since taking office in late January, the Trump administration has been working at a galloping pace to reshape the government and economy. We have been doing our best to keep up and keep you informed.
- Planet Money staff
The Party City retail chain is shutting down

Party City, the retail chain that dressed America in scary masks and dramatic capes, is closing hundreds of stores as soon as this week.
- Alina Selyukh

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