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scott horsley

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The nation's trade deficit fell sharply in April, as the president's worldwide tariffs kicked in. Imports fell nearly 20% between March and April while exports inched up 3.4%.

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CBO says President Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion in deficits over the next decade if they stick...which is a big if. (Alternate framing: Trump administration has imposed a $2.8 trillion tax increase, by executive fiat.) npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-…

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New applications for unemployment benefits rose again last week. 247,000 people applied for aid -- 8000 more than the previous week. As of 17 May, 1.8 million people were receiving some form of jobless assistance.

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Consumer prices rose just 0.1% last month, despite sweeping tariffs on nearly everything the US imports. npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-…