Business and Economic News

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge
President Donald Trump says he's considering additional tariffs on China. The Republican president's threat came Monday after Beijing retaliated against his announcement of tariffs last week.
Alleged drunk driver charged in crash that killed Twin Cities restaurant founder
David Burley, co-owner of the Blue Plate restaurant group in the Twin Cities, was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin. St. Croix County prosecutors on Monday charged Andre Lamont Mathews, 33, with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
Bracing for Trump's tariffs? Here are 3 money tips from a personal finance columnist
President Donald Trump's new taxes on imported goods are creating a "scary ride" for the U.S. market, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary. She recommends keeping these three things in mind.
Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to U.S.
The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25 percent tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump administration.
Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China
Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit. But now they are faced with losing the biggest export market for many of their crops after China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.