- Science and Technology
- Medicine and Health
- Research
- Innovation
- Federal Aid (US)
- United States Politics and Government
- United States Economy
- Recession and Depression
- Trump, Donald J
- American University
- Gross Domestic Product
Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.
- China
- Economic Conditions and Trends
- Trump, Donald J
- Customs (Tariff)
- Factories and Manufacturing
- National Bureau of Statistics (China)
- International Trade and World Market
- United States International Relations
A slowdown in commerce between the United States and China caused by escalating tariffs was evident in a report Wednesday on manufacturing activity in April.
- Foreign Aid
- Philanthropy
- Federal Aid (US)
- Gates, Bill
- Trump, Donald J
As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk to anyone with the president’s ear.
- Automobiles
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- General Motors
- Ford Motor Co
- Stellantis NV
- Customs (Tariff)
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
- United States Economy
- Canada
- Mexico
- China
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.
- United States Politics and Government
- Global Warming
- Customs (Tariff)
- International Trade and World Market
- Recession and Depression
- United States Economy
- Alternative and Renewable Energy
- Consumer Behavior
- Protectionism (Trade)
Despite his administration’s lack of concern about climate change, a recession would give the atmosphere a break. At least in the short term.
- United States Politics and Government
- Virtual Currency
- Law and Legislation
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Computers and the Internet
- Coins
- Tether Operations Ltd
- Washington (DC)
- Hagerty, William F
- Lutnick, Howard W
- McCarthy, Kevin (1965- )
- Miller, Jeff (1974- )
- Ardoino, Paolo
The prime example is Tether, a firm that regulators once targeted. Its chief executive recently hobnobbed in Washington with lawmakers and lobbyists.
- Alternative and Renewable Energy
- Power Failures and Blackouts
- Infrastructure (Public Works)
- Energy and Power
- Spain
- Portugal
The Iberian Peninsula’s widespread blackout raises questions about the resilience of the electric power infrastructure in the two countries — and to an extent, the rest of Europe.
- Toys
- Shortages
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Shopping and Retail
- Supply Chain
- Trump, Donald J
- Customs (Tariff)
- China
- Christmas
- International Trade and World Market
- United States Politics and Government
- United States International Relations
- United States
Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Some are consulting bankruptcy lawyers, fearing their firms won’t survive.
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Delivery Services
- United States Politics and Government
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Organized Labor
- E-Commerce
- Company Reports
- United Parcel Service Inc
- Amazon.com Inc
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Trump, Donald J
- Tome, Carol
- China
- United States Economy
The move comes as President Trump’s tariffs are reducing shipping volumes and is in addition to 12,000 job cuts last year.
- Airlines and Airplanes
- Air Traffic Control
- Airports
- Delays (Transportation)
- Government Employees
- Labor and Jobs
- Travel and Vacations
- Federal Aviation Administration
- JetBlue Airways Corporation
- United Airlines
- Newark Liberty International Airport (NJ)
- Kirby, Scott (1967- )
Staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have added to the effects of a runway closure, prompting United Airlines to cut flights at the hub.
- Sex Crimes
- Human Trafficking
- Fashion and Apparel
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co
- Jeffries, Michael S
- Peace, Breon S
- United States
Michael S. Jeffries had been accused of luring male models to secret sex parties. He has dementia, and a judge ruled him to be “mentally incompetent.”
- United States Politics and Government
- Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index
- International Trade and World Market
- United States Economy
- Stocks and Bonds
- Labor and Jobs
- LPL Financial
- Trump, Donald J
Wall Street has recovered from April’s sharp sell-off, buoyed by hope for trade talks. But the economic fallout from President Trump’s policies still has investors on edge.
- United States Politics and Government
- Federal Aid (US)
- Television
- Radio
- Public Broadcasting
- News and News Media
- Executive Orders and Memorandums
- Corp for Public Broadcasting
- National Public Radio
- Public Broadcasting Service
- Kerger, Paula
- Maher, Katherine
- Trump, Donald J
- Durbin, Karen
NPR called the order, which could upend public media, “an affront to the First Amendment.”
- Google Inc
- Gemini
- Mobile Applications
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
- Artificial Intelligence
- Children and Childhood
- Computers and the Internet
The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.
- Federal Taxes (US)
- Trump, Donald J
- Republican Party
- House of Representatives
- Senate
- Law and Legislation
- Income Tax
- Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions
- Overtime
- Tips and Tipping
- Social Security (US)
- Federal Budget (US)
- United States Politics and Government
House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.
- United States Politics and Government
- United States International Relations
- United States Economy
- Customs (Tariff)
- International Trade and World Market
- Treasury Department
- Commerce Department
- Hometown Food Co
- Xi Jinping
- Trump, Donald J
- China
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.
- United States Politics and Government
- Poverty
- Politics and Government
- Federal Aid (US)
- United States Economy
- Federal Budget (US)
- Trump, Donald J
- Musk, Elon
- Vought, Russell T
- United States
Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.
- United States Politics and Government
- Labor and Jobs
- Interest Rates
- Customs (Tariff)
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Inflation (Economics)
- United States Economy
- Federal Reserve System
- Powell, Jerome H
- Trump, Donald J
The central bank is bracing for President Trump’s tariffs to dent growth while stoking inflation, keeping interest rate cuts at bay for now.
- Harvard University
- Trump, Donald J
- Taxation
- Internal Revenue Service
- United States Politics and Government
President Trump on Friday said he would be “taking away” the university’s status, renewing a threat he made last month. It was not immediately clear if the I.R.S. was moving forward with a change.
- Credit and Debt
- United States Politics and Government
- Student Loans
- Content Type: Service
- Financial Aid (Education)
- Education Department (US)
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Trump, Donald J
Experts say recent graduates with loans should choose the repayment option that makes the most sense for them now and expect to make adjustments later.
- International Trade and World Market
- Government Bonds
- Customs (Tariff)
- US Dollar (Currency)
- Content Type: Service
- Personal Finances
- Mar-a-Lago (Palm Beach, Fla)
- Treasury Department
As President Trump’s tariffs rock the world, German bonds and the euro are benefiting. But U.S. strength endures, our columnist says.
- internal-storyline-no
- Amazon.com Inc
- Apple Inc
- Jassy, Andrew R
- Cook, Timothy D
- Customs (Tariff)
- Protectionism (Trade)
The iPhone maker warned that it may take a $900 million hit from President Trump’s levies, showing that even powerful companies aren’t immune from the trade war.
- Fines (Penalties)
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- TikTok (ByteDance)
- European Union
- Social Media
- Privacy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Beijing Bytedance Technology Co Ltd
- China
- Europe
Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.
- United States Politics and Government
- Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- International Trade and World Market
- Company Reports
- Customs (Tariff)
- United States Economy
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Natural Gas
- Production
- Steel and Iron
- Chevron Corporation
- Exxon Mobil Corp
- Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
- Baker Hughes Inc
- Trump, Donald J
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Woods, Darren W (1965- )
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
- Hiring and Promotion
- Labor and Jobs
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- United States Politics and Government
- Unemployment
- Labor Department (US)
- Trump, Donald J
The picture of a steady job market, even if backward looking, reassured investors worried about a trade-induced economic slowdown.
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- International Trade and World Market
- Customer Relations
- Customs (Tariff)
- Consumer Behavior
- Shopping and Retail
- China
- Procter & Gamble Co
- Shein (Fashion Label)
- adidas AG
President Trump’s trade policies are already starting to frustrate American consumers who have noticed higher prices in their shopping carts.
- Television
- Movies
- Social Media
- Artificial Intelligence
- Box Office Sales
- Blumhouse Productions
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
- AMC Entertainment Holding Inc
Blumhouse, the horror movie studio, has teamed up with Meta on a chatbot that encourages people to use their phones while watching a movie.
- Automobiles
- Automobile Racing
- Engines
- Cadillac Division of General Motors Corp
- Formula One
- Andretti, Michael
- General Motors
The American automaker’s quest to become the sport’s 11th team began two years ago. It joins the grid in 2026.
- United States Politics and Government
- E-Commerce
Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.
- E-Commerce
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Trump, Donald J
- China
- Amazon.com Inc
- Shein (Fashion Label)
- Temu (Website)
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
- Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
- Metals and Minerals
- United States International Relations
- Mines and Mining
- Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
- Rare Earths
- Trump, Donald J
- Zelensky, Volodymyr
- Ukraine
- United States
The agreement could provide a windfall to the U.S., but the resources will be expensive to extract, and any progress is unlikely while the war rages.
- Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions
- New York State
- Movies
- Television
- States (US)
- Hochul, Kathleen C
- New York City
- New Jersey
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive with New Jersey and other states.
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicare Advantage
- Bribery and Kickbacks
- Disabilities
- Aetna Inc
- Anthem Inc
- eHealth Inc
- Elevance Health Inc
- Humana Inc
- Justice Department
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
The Justice Department accused large insurers of colluding with national brokers to steer older people and those with disabilities toward coverage that might not offer the best medical care.
- Airlines and Airplanes
- Sex Crimes
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Travel and Vacations
- American Airlines
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
In a lawsuit filed last week, the woman said the airline did not come to her aid when a man attacked her on a red-eye flight last year.
- Amazon.com Inc
- E-Commerce
- Company Reports
- Shopping and Retail
- Cloud Computing
- Computers and the Internet
- Trump, Donald J
- Customs (Tariff)
- International Trade and World Market
- United States Politics and Government
The company reported overall mixed results, sending share prices down in after-hours trading.
- reserve currency
- Currency
- US Dollar (Currency)
- Euro (Currency)
- Renminbi (Currency)
- United States Economy
- International Trade and World Market
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- United States Politics and Government
- Trump, Donald J
Confidence in the world’s reserve currency is in doubt, leaving an opening for alternatives like the euro. But it won’t be easy.
- Recalls and Bans of Products
- Home Appliances
- Burns
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- SharkNinja Operating LLC
- United States
The company is recalling Ninja Foodi OP300 series pressure cookers that were sold between January 2019 and March 2025 after more than 100 reported burn injuries, officials said.
- Trump, Donald J
- Virtual Currency
- World Liberty Financial
- Witkoff, Zach
- United States Politics and Government
- United States International Relations
- United Arab Emirates
- Conflicts of Interest
- Ethics and Official Misconduct
- Presidents and Presidency (US)
- Binance
- MGX Fund Management Ltd
- Money Laundering
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Computers and the Internet
A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the beginning.”
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Clinical Trials
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Placebos
- Medicine and Health
- Tests (Medical)
- RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Immune System
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Marks, Peter W
- Trump, Donald J
The plans amount to an extraordinary flex of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s power as health secretary to make decisions ordinarily left to career scientists at the Food and Drug Administration.
- Personal Finances
- Colleges and Universities
- Tuition
- Scholarships and Fellowships
- Financial Aid (Education)
- Consultants
- Private Equity
- Boston College
Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.
- General Motors
- Customs (Tariff)
- International Trade and World Market
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Automobiles
- Barra, Mary T
- Trump, Donald J
- Protectionism (Trade)
General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Economy
- United States Politics and Government
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Shopping and Retail
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Shortages
- Stockpiling
- Supply Chain
- Consumer Behavior
- China
- United States International Relations
American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- United States Politics and Government
- Corporations
- Legal Profession
- Executive Orders and Memorandums
- Trump, Donald J
- Microsoft Corp
- SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT
- Jenner & Block
The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Automobiles
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Tesla Motors Inc
- Denholm, Robyn
- Musk, Elon
- United States Politics and Government
- Company Reports
- Boards of Directors
- Wall Street Journal
- Trump, Donald J
- X (Formerly Twitter)
Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.
- internal-storyline-no
- Tesla Motors Inc
- Musk, Elon
- Denholm, Robyn
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Customs (Tariff)
- Appointments and Executive Changes
The carmaker denied a report that its board had explored finding a successor to Elon Musk. But even if he sticks around, he and the company face big challenges.
- Golf
- Private Equity
- TPG Capital
- McIlroy, Rory
The golf star is teaming up with the investment firm TPG on a new sports-related fund.
- Consumer Behavior
- Fast Food Industry
- Company Reports
- McDonald's Corporation
- United States Economy
The burger giant, a much-watched barometer for consumer sentiment, reported lower consumer spending in the first quarter.
- Airports
- Travel and Vacations
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Budget Travel
Technology, planning and creative strategies can help you get around the most common airport pitfalls.
- E-Commerce
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Trump, Donald J
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Small Business
- Textiles
- Consumer Behavior
- Walmart Stores Inc
- Temu (Website)
- Shein (Fashion Label)
- eBay Inc
- Etsy Inc
- Computers and the Internet
- Canada
- China
- United States Politics and Government
- United States International Relations
Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.
- Prostheses
- Eyes and Eyesight
- Corneas
- Art
- Handicrafts
- Content Type: Personal Profile
- Christina Leitzel
There are many ways to lose an eye. Christina Leitzel wants people to know that there are also many ways to gain a new one.
- Jeju Air Flight 2216
- Muan International Airport
- Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
- Flight Safety Foundation
- International Civil Aviation Organization
- Muan (South Korea)
- South Korea
- Jeju Air Co Ltd
- Airlines and Airplanes
- Airports
After a plane overshot a runway in South Korea, killing 179 people, a Times analysis found that global standards that help minimize fatalities are inconsistently followed.
- Japan
- Economic Conditions and Trends
- Bank of Japan
- International Trade and World Market
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Customs (Tariff)
- Trump, Donald J
The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates.
- Volkswagen AG
- Porsche AG
- Automobiles
- Aston Martin
- Audi Division of Volkswagen AG
- United States Politics and Government
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
Faced with tariffs introduced by President Trump on cars, steel and aluminum, Europe’s carmakers are pessimistic about the future.
- Stocks and Bonds
- Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index
- Inflation (Economics)
- Trump, Donald J
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- United States Politics and Government
- United States Economy
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
During the first 100 days of the Trump administration, shock waves from the chaotic tariff rollout continue to send tremors through the global financial system.
- United States Economy
- Gross Domestic Product
- Consumer Behavior
- Customs (Tariff)
- International Trade and World Market
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown.
