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Trump's 2026 tariffs explained: what changes and who pays

President Donald Trump has turned tariffs into the centerpiece of his economic strategy, and in 2026 the policy will bite even harder. The new schedule of import taxes, paired with promised $2,000 ... Read More

Trump’s 2026 Resolution: Give People Money

But there’s one sign that he’s treating it like a very real political vulnerability: The former reality-television host is trying to give people cash. In recent weeks, Trump has been pitching half a ... Read More

News outlets paint the wrong picture about Trump's economy | Your Turn

What does the media get wrong on the economy? USA TODAY readers shared their real-world experiences and told us what they expect from news coverage. Read More

Despite a resilient economy, Trump’s tariffs have not delivered

The main reason a recession was averted is President Trump backtracked from raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 145 percent after financial markets plummeted in April. The U.S. and China were able to ... Read More

Trump says he’s making America’s economy great again. He’s addressing the wrong problem

For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy. Read More

Are Americans getting tariff rebate checks? See Trump's latest comments

President Donald Trump said he's sticking with his plan to provide Americans with tariff dividend checks in a more than two hour Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2. Here's what he said. Trump said the ... Read More

There's One Thing Trump Could Do To Turbocharge The Global Economy And Crush Inflation

If President Donald Trump were to negotiate away his tariffs with trading partners, the global economy could surge ahead in the coming years, according to one analysis. Read More