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US sheds jobs in February in warning sign for Trump's economy

US sheds jobs in February in warning sign for Trump's economy

The United States unexpectedly lost jobs in February while unemployment edged up, government data showed Friday, piling pressure on President Donald Trump's economic agenda as key midterm elections approach. The world's biggest economy shed 92,000 jobs last month, in a sharp reversal from the job

Iran war threatens Trump fight with inflation

Iran war threatens Trump fight with inflation

US-Israeli strikes in Iran, and Tehran's retaliation, are set to trigger a surge in US gas prices with a potential knock-on inflationary hit that could pile pressure on President Donald Trump domestically as midterm elections approach. Economists warn that costs at the gas pump -- a politically

US appeals court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits

US appeals court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits

A US federal appeals court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's push to delay legal proceedings linked to tariff refunds, allowing the battle to proceed in a lower court. The Supreme Court last month delivered a stinging rebuke of Trump's signature economic policy by striking down

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade deals and future plans, while fueling a rush for refunds. Here is the state of play as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda: - Where do his tariffs stand?

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world's biggest economy. The International Monetary Fund's findings covered the first year of Donald Trump's

What's next after US Supreme Court tariff ruling?

What's next after US Supreme Court tariff ruling?

The Supreme Court's striking down of President Donald Trump's global tariffs, while a relief to many, heralds more months of uncertainty as US businesses brace for new levies and a fight for refunds plays out. What comes next after the conservative-majority court's decision?

'Not the end': Small US firms wary but hopeful on tariff upheaval

'Not the end': Small US firms wary but hopeful on tariff upheaval

Small American businesses warned Friday that a tougher trade landscape was here to stay, as the Supreme Court's rejection of sweeping tariffs was quickly followed by President Donald Trump's pledge to impose new duties. "It's certainly not the end of the difficult trade