The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho
A prominent figure in politics recently sat down for a chat about his first 100 days in office. This individual, known for his strong views, addressed concerns about the economy and trade policies. He was optimistic about the future, despite many people feeling anxious. During this conversation, he
The mood in the room changed instantly. It was April 2, and the news of new tariffs on Chinese goods had just hit. Matt Rollens, a business owner, was in Las Vegas with hundreds of others. The atmosphere shifted dramatically. The tariffs were a big surprise, and not a good one. Everyone was worried
The U. S. Postal Service made a quick about-face, deciding to start accepting packages from China again, just a day after they said they wouldn't. This sudden change happened because of new tariffs and changes in trade rules. The U. S. government decided to add a 10% tariff on everything coming from
In the latest round of trade tensions, China up a new ante. They placed tariffs on 15% on coal and liquefied natural gas. China also slapped a 10% tariff on crude oil, machinery used in agriculture and big-engine cars imported from the U. S. That is not all. They are also investigating Google for
