Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says
President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."
President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."
Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'
Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.
Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.
Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will start Saturday, WH says
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
10 things that could cost more under new tariffs
A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.
A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday—what it means for gas prices
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday, but he hasn’t decided whether to include oil imports— a move that could affect gas prices despite his pledge to cut energy costs.
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday, but he hasn’t decided whether to include oil imports— a move that could affect gas prices despite his pledge to cut energy costs.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
Seattle ranks 3rd in US for middle-class affordability
Seattle is third in the country for most expensive cities for middle class families to afford basic necessities.
Seattle is third in the country for most expensive cities for middle class families to afford basic necessities.
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
1 in 5 job postings aren’t real, recent study finds
Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.
Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
Japanese beetle infestation threatens Washington agriculture, gardens
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
US home sales expected to increase in 'bumpy' 2025 housing market
If a silver tsunami won't help the Seattle housing market, maybe the conditions forecast for 2025 will.
If a silver tsunami won't help the Seattle housing market, maybe the conditions forecast for 2025 will.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Here’s how much Seattle’s minimum wage will rise in 2025
Seattle's new minimum wage for 2025 will be $4 higher than the state's new wage. Here's what that means for employees and small business owners.
Seattle's new minimum wage for 2025 will be $4 higher than the state's new wage. Here's what that means for employees and small business owners.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
WA to guarantee college tuition for low-income students in 2026
Washington state will guarantee free college tuition to low-income students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.
Washington state will guarantee free college tuition to low-income students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.
Gas prices hit a 3-year low – where are they headed next?
Drivers are getting some much-needed relief at the pump after gas prices fell significantly nationwide.
Drivers are getting some much-needed relief at the pump after gas prices fell significantly nationwide.
Inflation rises 2.7% in November, in line with expectations
US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low.
US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low.