Sabri Ben-Achour

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Sabri is a correspondent and host for Marketplace based in New York City. He has many, many plants.

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May 20, 2025
How a highway in Tulsa displaced and dispossessed Black residents
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Following the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black residents rebuilt and flourished in the Greenwood District. Then came the highway.
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May 13, 2025
The latest tariff pause is good news for supply chains — but turbulence remains
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Everyone from manufacturers to retailers are scrambling to take advantage of this trade war truce, but some businesses are still putting future plans on hold
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May 13, 2025
What's on the agenda for President Trump's trip to the Gulf states?
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The short answer: investment deals.
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May 12, 2025
The U.S. and China reach 90-day tariff truce
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The U.S. and China have agreed to a trade deal, dropping U.S. tariffs against China from 145% to 30% for 90 days.
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May 12, 2025
How pre-tariff spending could affect household budgets down the line
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Spending by consumers to get ahead of tariff-caused price increases could prove costly if there’s an economic downturn.
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May 9, 2025
Is U.S. trade policy being run on vibes?
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Trump said an 80% tariff on China “seems right.”
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May 7, 2025
The question looming over trade talks: What does the U.S. want from China?
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President Donald Trump has said he wants a “fair trade deal,” but the pressure created by sky-high tariffs might limit what can be accomplished at talks this week.
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May 6, 2025
Imports surged in March ahead of the tariffs, but what happens next?
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The U.S. will import less and our exports will likely also suffer because of retaliatory tariffs from other countries.
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May 5, 2025
Why the world can't quit the dollar just yet
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The U.S. dollar has weakened since January, but even so, it’s still the world’s dominant currency in many ways — you can find it almost anywhere.
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May 5, 2025
Ports showing the impact of Trump's tariffs
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And it could result in major product shortages by summertime.
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