Six Things that Could Get More Expensive for Americans Under Trump Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico in a move that threatens to spark a trade war between America and its neighbours. Goods entering the US from Canada and Mexico will now be slapped with a 25% charge. Canada has announced tariffs of its own in response and Mexico has said […]
Americans Discuss US Economy After First Month of Trump’s Presidency
Immigration and the economy were among U.S. voters’ priorities when they went to the polls in the November 2024 general election. But how do Americans feel now about the U.S. economy a month into President Donald Trump’s presidency? VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias spoke to people in the nation’s capital, with Genia Dulot contributing from California.
Economists Weigh in as US Inflation Rises
Inflation in the United States increased in January as prices of food, gasoline and housing, among others, continued to rise. VOA correspondent Veronica Balderas Iglesias talked to economists about what the Trump administration can do to bring prices down.
JD Vance’s Speech at the Paris Artificial Intelligence Summit
Thank you for the kind introduction. I want to start by thanking President Macron for hosting this event and, of course, for the lovely dinner last night. During the dinner, President Macron looked at me and asked if I would like to speak. I said, “Mr. President, I’m here for the good company and free […]