Yearly Archives: 2025

Americans Turn Cautious And Retail Sales Slide After A Spring Rush To Beat Tariffs

Americans Turn Cautious And Retail Sales Slide After A Spring Rush To Beat Tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back after a sharp increase in spending in March to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports. Sales at retail stores and restaurants dropped 0.9% in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, after a decline of 0.1% in…MORE

US And UK Announce A Trade Deal, But Steel Imports Are Still Being Negotiated

US And UK Announce A Trade Deal, But Steel Imports Are Still Being Negotiated

KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they have signed a trade deal that will slash tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace industry imports, but they are still discussing how to handle steel production. The pair spoke to reporters Monday at the Group of Seven summit. Trump…MORE

FDA To Offer Faster Drug Reviews To Companies Promoting ‘National Priorities’

FDA To Offer Faster Drug Reviews To Companies Promoting ‘National Priorities’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin offering faster reviews to new medicines that align with Trump administration priorities for Americans’ health. The new program announced Tuesday aims to review select drugs in just one to two months. It was announced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, who has promised “faster…MORE