Stock up now on these items before prices jump in early 2026, Wells Fargo says

Wells Fargo is warning consumers to buy essential home goods sooner rather than later, as noticeable price increases are expected in early 2026 due to higher tariffs.

Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year

Jim Beam is shutting down production temporarily at one of its Kentucky distilleries as the whiskey industry faces tariffs and declining demand.

Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs

The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.

THE INTERVIEW| Mixed Data, Low Confidence: AP Poll Shows 31% Approval on Economy
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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 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.

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.”

THE INTERVIEW| Alternative to the Fed? Tariffs, Jobs, and a Supreme Court Showdown
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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.