The DOJ has filed a letter darkly warning of another Great Depression should the court decide Trump's unilaterally imposed ...

After months of threats and delays, new sweeping tariffs went into effect Thursday raising import taxes to the highest levels ...

After the War of 1812 disrupted U.S. trade with Great Britain, the U.S. approved more tariffs in 1817 meant to shield domestic manufacturing from potentially cheaper imports, especially textiles.

After the War of 1812 disrupted U.S. trade with Great Britain, the U.S. approved more tariffs in 1817 meant to shield domestic manufacturing from potentially cheaper imports, especially textiles.

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

Why does everyone think we’re in for a 2nd Great Depression? Trump’s tariff announcement on April 2, 2025, was a long time coming, but the extent of the tax hike was much bigger than expected.

The Federal Reserve did not cause the Great Depression. To pretend that it did is to believe that central planners dictate access to capital from the proverbial Commanding Heights, and that the ...

After the War of 1812 disrupted U.S. trade with Great Britain, the U.S. approved more tariffs in 1817 meant to shield domestic manufacturing from potentially cheaper imports, especially textiles.

Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different. By WILL WEISSERT The Associated Press,Updated April 8, 2025, 12:15 a.m.