https://www.voanews.com/z/605 economy-and-business https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/605 en 2026 - VOA 60 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:18:52 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA The on-again, off-again tariffs between the United States and other countries are again under scrutiny, with the U.S. president not budging. VOA White House Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-intent-on-imposing-global-tariffs/8010989.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-intent-on-imposing-global-tariffs/8010989.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:35:26 -0400 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 2% https://www.voanews.com/a/wall-street-tumbles-10-below-its-record-after-trump-escalates-trade-war/8010009.html https://www.voanews.com/a/wall-street-tumbles-10-below-its-record-after-trump-escalates-trade-war/8010009.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:14:25 -0400 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) US leader warns of 200% levy if Europe follows through on 50% tax on US-distilled whiskey https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-threatens-hefty-tariffs-on-european-spirits/8009495.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-threatens-hefty-tariffs-on-european-spirits/8009495.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:18:14 -0400 USAEconomyEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Ken Bredemeier) It topped the previous record $1.047 trillion from October 2020 to February 2021 https://www.voanews.com/a/us-october-february-budget-deficit-hits-record-1-147-trillion/8009113.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-october-february-budget-deficit-hits-record-1-147-trillion/8009113.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:37:10 -0400 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) Trump said he would he would respond to retaliatory tariffs announced Wednesday by the European Union, of which Ireland is a member https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-irish-leader-meet-amid-differences-on-trade-gaza-war/8008689.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-irish-leader-meet-amid-differences-on-trade-gaza-war/8008689.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:11:22 -0400 USAMiddle EastEconomyEuropewebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) US leader’s tariffs pose uncertainty for investors https://www.voanews.com/a/us-stocks-drop-sharply-as-trump-hedges-on-recession-/8005502.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-stocks-drop-sharply-as-trump-hedges-on-recession-/8005502.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:36:32 -0400 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) The 24-hour walkout, which started at midnight on Sunday, involves public-sector employees at the airports as well as ground and security staff https://www.voanews.com/a/one-day-strike-at-13-german-airports-including-the-main-hubs-brings-most-flights-to-a-halt-/8005192.html https://www.voanews.com/a/one-day-strike-at-13-german-airports-including-the-main-hubs-brings-most-flights-to-a-halt-/8005192.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:07:20 -0400 EuropeEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) ‘You got to save American lives,’ Commerce chief says    https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-keep-tariffs-to-pressure-mexico-canada-china-on-fentanyl-aides-say/8004380.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-keep-tariffs-to-pressure-mexico-canada-china-on-fentanyl-aides-say/8004380.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:02:44 -0400 USAEconomyAmericasChina Newswebdesk@voanews.com (Ken Bredemeier) Analysts say some lower tariffs are likely but not on farm products https://www.voanews.com/a/india-says-it-is-working-to-cut-tariffs-as-it-eyes-us-trade-deal/8003634.html https://www.voanews.com/a/india-says-it-is-working-to-cut-tariffs-as-it-eyes-us-trade-deal/8003634.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 10:51:43 -0500 South & Central AsiaUSAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Anjana Pasricha) One way to deal with Communist China’s ‘abuse’ of American goodwill is to revoke China’s trade status and have it renewed annually, Republican lawmaker says https://www.voanews.com/a/us-lawmaker-backs-tariffs-calls-for-changing-china-s-trade-status/8003484.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-lawmaker-backs-tariffs-calls-for-changing-china-s-trade-status/8003484.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:41:27 -0500 USAEast AsiaEconomyChina Newswebdesk@voanews.com (Peggy Chang) Trump signed an executive order to create a strategic reserve of bitcoin https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-hosts-crypto-industry-leaders-at-white-house/8003447.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-hosts-crypto-industry-leaders-at-white-house/8003447.html Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:54:20 -0500 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Michelle Quinn) A former crypto-skeptic, Trump has warmly embraced an industry that spent heavily to help him win last year's election https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-tells-crypto-leaders-he-s-committed-to-helping-their-industry/8003353.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-tells-crypto-leaders-he-s-committed-to-helping-their-industry/8003353.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:36:07 -0500 Economywebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) The job market has been remarkably resilient over the past year despite high interest rates https://www.voanews.com/a/us-employers-add-151-000-jobs-unemployment-up-to-4-1-/8002498.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-employers-add-151-000-jobs-unemployment-up-to-4-1-/8002498.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:11:57 -0500 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order https://www.voanews.com/a/china-criticizes-us-tariffs-and-presents-itself-as-a-responsible-major-power-/8002188.html https://www.voanews.com/a/china-criticizes-us-tariffs-and-presents-itself-as-a-responsible-major-power-/8002188.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:47:27 -0500 China NewsUSAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (William Gallo) Wang Yi urges Washington to stop tariff war, claims Chinese support for multilateral world order https://www.voanews.com/a/china-criticizes-trump-tariffs-threatens-possible-retaliation/8002145.html https://www.voanews.com/a/china-criticizes-trump-tariffs-threatens-possible-retaliation/8002145.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:38:16 -0500 China NewsUSAEast AsiaEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (William Yang) WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy -- and where the Republican president faces conflict of interest concerns. The president's "crypto czar," Silicon Valley investor David Sacks, has invited prominent founders, CEOs and investors along with members of a Trump working group, to craft policies aimed at accelerating crypto growth, and providing... https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-host-white-house-crypto-summit/8002141.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-host-white-house-crypto-summit/8002141.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:08:40 -0500 USAEconomyTechnologywebdesk@voanews.com (Agence France-Presse) It’s a key marker in the cryptocurrency's journey toward possible mainstream acceptance https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-executive-order-to-establish-government-bitcoin-reserve/8002086.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-executive-order-to-establish-government-bitcoin-reserve/8002086.html Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:16:24 -0500 USAEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press) Canada, Mexico and China have pledged to put new tariffs on US goods in response to Trump actions https://www.voanews.com/a/us-canadian-leaders-discuss-trade-amid-new-us-tariffs/8000867.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-canadian-leaders-discuss-trade-amid-new-us-tariffs/8000867.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:12:39 -0500 USAEconomyAmericaswebdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) He leaves the door open to more stimulus measures https://www.voanews.com/a/china-has-ample-policy-room-to-deal-with-economic-risks-finance-minister-says/8000767.html https://www.voanews.com/a/china-has-ample-policy-room-to-deal-with-economic-risks-finance-minister-says/8000767.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:33:58 -0500 China NewsEast AsiaEconomywebdesk@voanews.com (Reuters) The U.S. leader imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and doubled the Chinese levy to 20%  https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-says-25-canada-mexico-tariffs-to-take-effect-on-tuesday-/7995864.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-says-25-canada-mexico-tariffs-to-take-effect-on-tuesday-/7995864.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:43:03 -0500 USAEconomyAmericasChina Newswebdesk@voanews.com (Ken Bredemeier)