Extended Interview: Mike Pence on Trump tariffs, Jeffrey Epstein and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Former Vice President Mike Pence discusses the first six months of President Trump’s second term, weighs in on Mr. Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and calls on the Trump administration to “release all the files” … Read more
The back-to-school season may seem at least a month away on the calendar, but for a majority of American families, it’s already begun. Two-thirds of back-to-school shoppers have already started buying clothing and supplies ahead of the new school year — a 55% increase on the level of early purchases last year. That’s according to … Read more
Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia, but offers no details – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump posted on social media that he struck a trade deal with Indonesia, but gave no further details. Mr. Trump has sent a slew of tariff letters in recent weeks to trade partners, warning them to make a … Read more
More than a dozen countries from Asia to the Middle East and South America are potentially in President Trump’s crosshairs if he goes ahead with his threat to impose 100% tariffs on goods exported to the United States over their economic ties with Russia. “We’re going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don’t … Read more
How to save on groceries as prices climb How to shop smarter and spend less as grocery prices climb 03:49 The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, a sign inflation around the U.S. is creeping up after declining earlier this year. By the numbers The CPI was forecast to rise … Read more
A flurry of tariff threats by President Trump leaves U.S. consumers and businesses in limbo ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline to deploy the import duties against more than 50 countries around the world, according to economists and trade experts. “Nobody knows whether these are threats or whether they will become policy, so it seems … Read more
How President Trump’s looming tariffs on Mexico, European Union could impact U.S. consumers – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is threatening Mexico and the European Union, two of the largest U.S. trading partners, with 30% tariffs starting in August if they don’t reach a trade deal with the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent … Read more
European markets mostly fell Monday as investors digested President Trump’s latest trade war salvos, which saw him threaten to hit the European Union and Mexico with 30% tariffs starting on August 1. Mr. Trump’s threat came after a series of announcements last week that included warnings of a possible 50% levy on all copper imports … Read more
The push for honest “Made in USA” labels – CBS News Watch CBS News As President Trump’s trade war expands, one slogan gaining traction — “Made in the USA” — is no longer just a pitch, it’s a rallying cry. Ash-har Quraishi reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
President Trump’s threat this week to impose a 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports targets a vital metal that is widely used in many products and industries. That could lead to higher prices for everything from appliances and electronics to cars and home repairs, economists and industry experts said. Although Mr. Trump has yet to … Read more