THE INTERVIEW| Mixed Data, Low Confidence: AP Poll Shows 31% Approval on Economy
Hilary Golston spoke with economist and attorney Brian Marks about the conflicting signals in today’s economy. Their conversation examined why headline indicators like cooling inflation and a strong stock market can coexist with persistent concerns about affordability, job security, and consumer confidence. Marks also broke down how factors such as tariffs, interest rates, labor market shifts, and housing costs shape the economy people experience day to day, even when top line data appears solid.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, beef from Brazil
Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
Trump administration announces trade deal which could lower prices of bananas, coffee
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Tariff dividend: What Trump is again saying about possible 2025 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether President Trump overstepped his authority to impose tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.
Trump slaps extra 10% tariff on Canada after Ontario airs anti-tariff ad
President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports by an additional 10% after an anti-tariff ad from Ontario aired during the World Series.
Canadian government cuts tariff relief on US cars due to Stellantis, GM, ending some production
The Canadian government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff free after the automakers ended some production in Canada, a government official said Thursday.
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Trump enforcing new 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
Trump to put tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, heavy trucks
The president said Thursday on his social media site that foreign manufacturers of furniture and cabinetry were flooding the United States with their products and that tariffs must be applied “for National Security and other reasons.”
Treasury chief says US could issue refunds if court strikes down Trump tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the U.S. may have to refund half of Trump’s tariffs if the Supreme Court deems them unlawful.
THE INTERVIEW| Alternative to the Fed? Tariffs, Jobs, and a Supreme Court Showdown
Hilary Golston spoke with Dr. Michael Greiner, an economy expert and attorney from Oakland University, about the mounting pressures on the U.S. economy. With August jobs data showing just 22,000 new positions and unemployment climbing to 4.3 percent, Golston pressed Greiner on what the slowdown means for workers and markets. The two also examined the high-stakes tariff fight now heading to the Supreme Court, where billions in potential refunds hang in the balance. Finally, they explored the Federal Reserve?s role in shaping America?s fiscal landscape and whether alternatives to the Fed could ever truly emerge.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to reverse ruling on president's sweeping tariffs
In an appeal filed late Wednesday, the Trump administration is pushing for the high court to reverse a ruling that found most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal under an emergency powers law.
Trump’s sweeping tariffs ruled as illegal by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump illegally used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Here's what we know.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
"Hell of a shame:" AriZona iced tea’s 99-cent price may finally end
The company founder blames Trump's proposed aluminum tariffs for the potential first price hike since the early 1990s.
As Trump's trade war hammers Michigan, both small and large businesses feel the effects
As businesses manage rising costs of products, customers are spending less money as they deal with the same economic headwinds brought on by tariffs. The companies caught in the middle are already hurting.