The US might soon see a huge boost in military spending. President Trump wants to increase the defence budget to $1. 5 trillion by 2027. This is a big jump from the current $901 billion. He believes this will help build a stronger military. Trump says the extra money will come from tariffs. These ar
The US has decided to lower the extra charges on Italian pasta. This move comes after a lot of people complained about the high cost of living. The US had accused some Italian pasta companies of selling their products too cheaply in America. But now, the extra charges have been reduced from a huge 9
The leather industry is in a tough spot. Tariffs have made everything more expensive. Companies like Twisted X, known for their boots, had to scramble when import costs shot up. They even set up a "tariff war room" to handle the chaos. Prices for leather goods are expected to stay high for a while.
In the heart of Chinatown, a small café named Hien: From Vietnam is making waves with its bold Vietnamese coffee. The name Hien means gentleness and integrity, values that owner Christmas Le brings to every cup. Le, who moved from Saigon to the U. S. in her late 20s, noticed a gap in the market. Mos
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
The U. S. economy in 2025 has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. Despite facing numerous challenges, it has shown remarkable resilience. Economic growth has picked up speed, reaching its fastest pace in two years. Inflation, though still high, has not spiraled out of control as some feared. The
People in the U. S. are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the lowest confidence level since April when new taxes on imports were introduced. The measure of how people feel about their money and jobs stayed the same but is still low. This could mean a recession is coming. People think the
The US economy showed strong growth in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP rising at an annual rate of 4. 3%. This growth was driven by increased consumer spending, exports, and government spending, though it was partially offset by a decrease in investment. The growth rate exceeded expectations, wh
China has decided to impose tariffs on European dairy products. The move comes after an investigation into EU subsidies for dairy. These subsidies, according to China, have hurt their own dairy industry. The tariffs will range from 21. 9% to 42. 7%. Companies that cooperated with the investigation w
Jim Beam, the famous bourbon whiskey brand, is taking a short break. Starting January 1st, the main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, will stop making whiskey. This is not forever, though. The company wants to use this time to make some improvements. The good news is that visitors can still go to t
