Economic Indicators

U.S. stocks tumbled on Wall Street Friday after the U.S. announced plans to expand its trade war to Mexico.

Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday after President Donald Trump surprised investors with tariffs on Mexican imports.

___ Stocks end rocky month lower as Trump widens trade war NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed out a turbulent month on Wall Street with another round of sharp losses Friday after President Trump announced plans to expand a trade war to Mexico.

The freshman New York lawmaker attended an event to promote higher wages for restaurant workers.

In a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal, President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the U.S. border.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

The president promised corn farmers he would lift a ban put in place by the EPA.

The Latest on President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on all Mexican imports (all times local): 10:30 a.m.

An Obma-era Ambassador to China says Trump's tariffs on China and other countries will result in Americans paying more out of pocket.

While the U.S. increases its tariff threats on key trade partners, there is one area where consumers can take advantage of the uncertainty.

Mexico was the second largest export market for the U.S. last year.

Connecticut halved their boat tax after losing business to surrounding states.

The so-called core PCE price index was up 0.25% from March — the fastest monthly pace since October 2016

By October, the U.S. could have double-digit tariffs on hundreds of billions in goods from two of the largest trading partners.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed deep concerns about the escalating U.S.-China trade war and its impact on the global economy, including that of his country.

Mexico won't have a meltdown over Trump's new wave of tariffs.

The head of Italy's central bank has issued strong warnings against some of the populist government's economic prescriptions.

Consumer spending slowed in April with inflation up, but still far below the target set by the Federal Reserve.

CEO Michael Brown believes the firm is recession-proof and resilient to challenges from Airbnb and others.

US consumer spending slows to 0.3% gain in April after March surge while inflation edges up slightly.