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Christian Science Monitor - Business
US economy faces reckoning as some immigrants avoid workplaces -- Uncertainty caused by policy shifts and arrests is taking a toll on America's workplaces, making many immigrants – with and without legal status – hesitant to go to work.
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Party of the rich or working class? 'Big bill' poses a test for Republicans. -- As the Senate takes up the House One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some Republicans question if it favors rich people over the party's working-class base.3 days ago
US and China try a trade thaw, but latest 'deal' signals bumpy road ahead -- The world's two largest economies are trying to tamp down escalating tariffs and export controls. The latest agreement offers a reset in the relationship, yet challenges remain.4 days ago
Lights, camera, tax credits? Sagging Hollywood draws attention of California, Trump. -- California's new state budget doubles tax incentives for the film industry, to help Hollywood as other countries and states lure production away. President Trump is also floating efforts to help.7 days ago
Amazon unveils plans for nuclear-powered data centers despite federal scrutiny -- Amazon plans to spend $20 billion to build two large data centers in Pennsylvania, including one that will draw power from a nearby nuclear plant. The investment will bring lots of construction jobs, but critics raise concerns about energy use and fairness.11 days ago
How rare earths, AI chips, and student visas raise the stakes in the US-China trade war -- The United States and China have agreed to a new round of trade talks in London on June 9. In the ongoing trade war, China slowed the export of its "rare earths" as the U.S. issued export control guidelines for AI chips and revoked Chinese student visas.12 days ago
Trump promised to bring jobs to the Rust Belt. The Sun Belt may get them instead. -- Donald Trump was elected partly on the promise of a factory renaissance. Made-in-America may come back, but not necessarily in the places that led U.S. manufacturing 80 years ago.18 days ago
Trade disputes threaten US-EU relations, even as courts weigh Trump tariffs -- Courts are challenging the legality of President Trump's tariff threats, but longer-term risks of America's new trade tactics include lost confidence of trusted allies.23 days ago
Trump's budget bill carries costs: Higher deficits and US debt -- President Trump promised to expand tax cuts while also slashing federal spending. So far, the math in Congress looks like a recipe for federal deficits to keep rising.1 month ago
This Illinois town aims for economic revival – but will Trump tariffs help? -- President Donald Trump's tariffs aim to revive U.S. manufacturing and the cities where it happens. But in Belvidere, Illinois, the reality is complicated.1 month ago
Message in US-China trade deal: Neither side wants a sudden breakup -- After initiating a trade war, President Donald Trump has apparently blinked. His massive recent tariffs on China are now on pause after threatening major economic disruption.1 month ago
Can AI be 'democratic'? Race is on for who will define the technology's future. -- An American AI company is working to promote "democratic" artificial intelligence. It's not yet clear what that means or how it might influence how the emerging technology is used.1 month ago
US-China trade talks could temper tariff angst, but rivalry runs deep -- It's unlikely the U.S. and China can erase the tension in their geopolitical rivalry. But they can manage it. The current talks provide a key avenue.24 days ago
Billionaire Warren Buffett's best and worst investments over the years -- Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced plans Saturday to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. Here's a look back at his career.24 days ago