Economy

Over half of California farmworkers are undocumented. Recent raids have put the industry on edge.

The GOP’s plan to put a for-sale sign on millions of acres of federal land out West was just nixed. But the idea has been kicking around Washington for years.

After Hurricane Helene flooded a crucial corridor for commerce, businesses are rethinking how to build back smarter.

“Trade is hugely important to agriculture, and consistency is important to agriculture,” said Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau. “We need some signed agreements that provide some certainty and some security.”

The U.S. economy is still a good investment, if you look at growth and high interest rates, but investors are rattled by high tariffs and high deficits.

Private sector employment fell last month, but wage growth is still on the rise. The unemployment rate is fairly low by historical standards.

Labor costs are a big component of the cost of services, and consumer spending on services accounts for nearly half of this economy.

Economic uncertainty has both employers and employees waiting on the sidelines.

Uncertainty around deployment can make it hard to plan financially.

As business interest in FTZs grows amid the ongoing tariff uncertainty, local economies stand to benefit.