Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work?
A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.
A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.
How tariffs could impact Target in 2025
Target says there will be “meaningful year-over-year profit pressure" in 2025 because of tariffs and other costs.
Target says there will be “meaningful year-over-year profit pressure" in 2025 because of tariffs and other costs.
Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect, kicking off trade war
President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.
President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies.
San Francisco businesses welcome push for workers to return to office
San Francisco businesses are counting down the days until virtually all San Francisco city workers will be back to work in their offices at the end of April. Business leaders and politicians hope this will also push the private sector to make a final effort to get as many employees back in the office as well.
San Francisco businesses are counting down the days until virtually all San Francisco city workers will be back to work in their offices at the end of April. Business leaders and politicians hope this will also push the private sector to make a final effort to get as many employees back in the office as well.
Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports loom large for Tuesday
President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.
President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.
Trump announces agricultural tariffs: What that could mean
The president claims his administration will introduce the tariffs on farm products starting in April.
The president claims his administration will introduce the tariffs on farm products starting in April.
Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada planned for Tuesday; China tariffs to double
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to go into effect on March 4, as critics warn it will drastically raise prices in the U.S.
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to go into effect on March 4, as critics warn it will drastically raise prices in the U.S.
Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution
The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.
The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.
Alameda County Fairground workers face job losses, evictions with end of horse racing
The Alameda County Fair Association, a nonprofit that has operated and maintained the county fairgrounds for nearly 50 years, is mired in controversy.
The Alameda County Fair Association, a nonprofit that has operated and maintained the county fairgrounds for nearly 50 years, is mired in controversy.
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' in 2025, survey finds
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
How to save money at the grocery store: Survey found these top ideas
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
With inflation high, some Americans have stopped tipping for these services
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Gas prices soar in California while other states fall
Though inflation is running at 3% in California year over year, Bay Area gasoline prices are up 9% and climbing for the foreseeable future. Pain at the pump is more real than you might have imagined.
Though inflation is running at 3% in California year over year, Bay Area gasoline prices are up 9% and climbing for the foreseeable future. Pain at the pump is more real than you might have imagined.
Fired National Park Service employees make plans for class-action lawsuit
A group of employees who were terminated from the National Park Service last week are making plans to file class action lawsuits. The federal hiring freeze enacted via executive order by President Donald Trump is heavily impacting the Department of the Interior.
A group of employees who were terminated from the National Park Service last week are making plans to file class action lawsuits. The federal hiring freeze enacted via executive order by President Donald Trump is heavily impacting the Department of the Interior.
Why are gas prices going up in the Bay Area? SF sees 59-cent increase in 1 month
Gas prices are on the rise in California, with the state's average price per gallon inching closer to $5 (and even higher in the Bay Area.)
Gas prices are on the rise in California, with the state's average price per gallon inching closer to $5 (and even higher in the Bay Area.)
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas.