The June consumer price index will be the latest glimpse into whether tariffs are having an effect on consumer prices.

Businesses are having to figure out whether to absorb the cost of import taxes, pass them along, or a mixture of both approaches — all up and down supply chains.

A new survey from Deloitte shows that people expect the economy to weaken and are planning to spend less this fall.

A 10% or 20% tariff is it’s still a significant tax on imports — that Americans will pay.

“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.”

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

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

New vehicle sales jumped in the spring as consumers tried to get ahead of tariff-induced price increases. Sales have since cooled, but major price hikes haven’t yet arrived.

The White House gave itself 90 days to negotiate new trade deals with countries across the globe.

Winnebago’s downbeat earning report is another sign that RV sales are parked.