Would China Really Embargo Exports of Rare Earth Metals From US Manufacturers?
Is China threatening to cut off exports of rare earth metals and products to the United States? Is that really a good idea?
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IMF States the Obvious: US Importers to Bear Weight of Tariffs
The IMF joins the group of institutions and individual economists that say consumers are the undisputed losers in the U.S.-China trade war.
Five of the Largest Cities in America Are in Just One State – And It’s Not California
New Census data released Thursday shows that New York is still America's largest city, but among the biggest cities in the United States, five are in Texas.
Where Does the US Go to Manufacture Goods After China?
For companies that want to flee China because of tariff wars, several nations are logical alternatives to China though, because of both their production capacity and likely low labor costs.
Employees in These Cities to Take the Most Vacation Days This Summer
With Memorial Day coming at the end of this week, and the official start of summer a month away, American workers have begun to make vacation plans.
US Businesses Paid Less Than 8% of Federal Income Tax Collections Last Year
The IRS has released its latest report on fiscal year 2018 federal tax collections. Quite a few things have changed since 1960.
Fed Index Points to Slower Growth in April
April saw slower growth than March as declines were seen in the production-related indicators of Chicago Fed National Activity Index.
China Says the US Did Not Drive Its Growth
Many economists who analyze global GDP trends would argue strongly that the U.S. is largely responsible for China’s growth in recent decades. America has turned to China’s massive and inexpensive factory sector to make…
Consumer Sentiment Rises Strongly Ahead of Tariff Fears
If you listened to certain factions of mainstream media, the tariffs against China might have you fearing that a full-blown recession is coming on the back of an all-out trade war. Apparently, consumer sentiment…
Small Business Optimism Perks Up Strong US Economy
The small business optimism index rose to its highest level since December following a strong first-quarter for the U.S. economy.
China Lowering US Treasury Debt Holdings Brings More Risk to China Than US
Just as China has more to lose than the United States in a trade war, it has more to potentially lose than the United States if it decides to dump its U.S. Treasury holdings…
Weak Retail Sales May Sour GDP Growth Targets for the Second Quarter of 2019
Retail sales are often volatile on a monthly reporting basis, and the markets are getting to deal with a fresh round of negative news when it comes to the consumer spending habits of Americans.
Parrots Escape Humans, Live in the Wild in 23 States
Domesticated parrots are escaping their owners. The trend is so widespread that parrots live in the wild in many parts of the United States.
These Are the States With Most to Lose in China Trade War
If the trade war between China and the United States becomes even larger, huge sections of the American economy will be affected and, in some cases, deeply harmed.
Can You Guess America’s Favorite Federal Agency?
The reputation of the federal government is often rated poorly. Members of Congress get poor grades too. However, the reputations of federal government agencies vary widely. One of the most troubled agencies, financially, recently…