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From inflation to recession, we who cover the economy and business at NPR get asked about tariffs all the time. Here are some of the most frequent questions — and what we answer.
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Groups of child care providers and parents declared May 8 as a nationwide Day Without Child Care. -
No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season. -
The treasury secretary warns that the U.S. could default on its debt by June 1, with disastrous economic consequences. GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson explains why Republicans insist on adding conditions. -
U.S. hospitals have seen a record number of cyberattacks over the past few years. Getting hacked can cost a hospital millions of dollars and expose patient data, and even jeopardize patient care. -
Investors have been asking for Adidas' plan to repurpose unsold Yeezy products for months. On Friday, the company said it would likely settle on a plan in the "mid-term." -
For decades, Eastwind Books was an anchor for the Bay Area's Asian American community. Now, the husband and wife duo behind it have decided to close the shop. -
CPUC is planning to review requests to overturn its decision to change the rules governing rooftop solar in California. -
The U.S. job market may be getting a second wind. Employers added 253,000 jobs in April, a modest uptick from the month before. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%. -
PacWest and Western Alliance were among the smaller lenders that saw shares tumble even as the banks sought to reassure their customers and investors.. -
Three days into the Hollywood writers strike, production is halted for many shows and movies. Some non-writing staff got good news about their pay and health insurance while the writers are out.
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