Trump Georgia Trip to Focus on Economy as Midterms Loom
When he visits battleground Georgia in a trip designed to help boost Republicans' political standing heading into the high-stakes midterm elections, President Donald Trump's team insists he will focus on the economy.
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Is the Global Economic Order Starting to Crack?
While headlines focus on slowing growth and rising risks, financial insiders warn the real danger lies deep beneath the surface.
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US Trade Deficit Widens 32.6% to $70.3 Billion
The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December amid a surge in imports, and the goods shortfall in 2025 was the highest on record despite President Donald Trump's tariffs on foreign manufactured merchandise.
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Unemployment Claims Fall to 206K as Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels. The number of Americans filing for jobless aid for the week ending Feb. 14 fell by 23,000 to 206,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.
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Analysis: Tariffs Paid by Midsized US Firms Tripled Last Year
Tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research tied to one of America's leading banks showed on Thursday — more evidence that President Donald Trump's push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.
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