Experts say the new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back.

Consumer Reports’ tried-and-true rules for purchasing a vehicle are still relevant and serve as a good starting point for most buyers. If you require financing, check your credit score and take ...

"Through his tariff strategy, Trump has implemented a structural, permanent tax on the American consumer," Kimbal Musk added. "Even if he is successful in bringing jobs on shore through the tariff ...

Canadian companies see opportunities as retailers prioritize local goods. Some US companies halt expansion plans in Canada. The shift reflects changing consumer preferences and trade tensions. The ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – With inflation on the rise, budgeting has become more crucial than ever. The Yale Budget Lab estimated that tariffs could cost the average American household an additional $ ...

The economy has been in panic mode since President Donald Trump introduced a slate of new tariffs, which could spark a major trade war and recession. But it’s impossible for the internet to take ...

FreshSplash / Getty Images Consumer goods are products manufactured and sold for final consumption by the purchaser. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an American household earning ...

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A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from attempting to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. On Saturday, the Trump administration appealed the judge's decision.

US consumer spending rebounded in February, likely lifted by higher prices, which could amplify fears that the economy was facing a period of tepid growth and high inflation amid an escalation in ...

When I started my first job at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Washington, D.C., I was driven by a deep belief in public service, working on cases that truly impacted people's ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Friday to block the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency that was targeted for mass firings ...