A Potential $110B Economic Hit: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Rising Costs for Families, Strain for States

A Potential $110B Economic Hit: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean Rising Costs for Families, Strain for States

By Bedassa Tadesse, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com Get ready to pay more for avocados, maple syrup and – well – almost everything. The U.S. officially imposed new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4, 2025, following through on a long-delayed pledge from President Donald Trump. American consumers and businesses are now bracing for higher costs and potential supply […]

Analyzing the Stock Market Slump: Leadership Failures and the Cost of Loyalty Over Expertise

Analyzing the Stock Market Slump: Leadership Failures and the Cost of Loyalty Over Expertise

By Esther Claudette Gittens The stock market experienced a sharp decline yesterday, rattling investors and renewing debates about the economic consequences of political leadership. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 3.5%, the S&P 500 by 4.1%, and the Nasdaq by 5.2%, marking one of the most significant single-day drops in recent months. While market […]