U.S. Economy

The average trade deficit from 2020 to 2029 would more than double under both progressive candidate’s proposals, according to the Tax Foundation.

An annual congressional report says the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite a healthy economy.

The Center of Agriculture and Rural Development at Iowa State University estimates tariffs have cost Iowa’s $5.2 billion-dollar soybean industry nearly $891 million in revenue.

Some farmers say there is a disconnect with what’s happening in Washington and what they need in Iowa.

More Americans have said they think it is okay to cheat a bit on their taxes.

The Democrats want to get rid of President Trump someway, somehow and are, thus, attempting to dictate different paths in order to achieve that outcome.

Manufacturing continues to play an integral part in the overall economy.

Due to President Trump's economic policies, workers' wages are growing faster than their bosses, according to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.

“There are several things that can either increase that trajectory or decelerate it," Trumka said.

Overall, wages have accelerated this year by an average of 3.6 percent, as unemployment has held steady at 3.5 percent.

I want to talk about facts, statistics, numbers, all the stuff that measures reality because there's a lot of noise. 

"China is the world's largest counterfeiter of goods," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said.

US Commerce Secretary says this week's trade deals have solidified the economy

The deal had the votes to pass the Senate Wednesday in Washington.

No metro area saw per-capita incomes fall two years ago, according to the data

U.S. retail sales rose at a solid pace last month, evidence that Americans were willing to spend during the winter holidays.

"There will be 'tax cuts 2.0,'" Larry Kudlow, director of the White House National Economic Council, said. 

Almost all of the Fed’s 12 districts reported modest growth, the Fed said in its region-by-region roundup of anecdotal information.

Interest-rate cuts have lowered revenue for lenders across the country.

According to the Farm Bureau, Wisconsin farmers can use relief from the trade wars.