11 stunning moves by Trump in his first year back in office
During his first term, President Trump was both praised and condemned for being wildly unpredictable, pushing boundaries and…
Europe warns of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump tariff threat on Greenland
BERLIN — The eight European countries targeted by President Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland…
Trump’s protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in
WASHINGTON — America’s top trading partners are responding to President Trump’s belligerent and unpredictable trade policies — including his announcement…
Bay Area semiconductor testing company to lay off more than 200 workers
Semiconductor testing equipment company FormFactor is laying off more than 200 workers and closing manufacturing facilities as it…
Trade gap shrinks to smallest since 2009 on imports drop
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October to the smallest since 2009 on a sharp pullback in…
SMUD cancels power agreement with Coyote Creek solar farm project
BOTH SIDES. A GROUP OF SPEAKERS TO MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE MADE THEIR WAY TO DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO THIS…
Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
Wall Street closed out another banner year for stocks Wednesday with a downbeat finish that extended the market’s…
Columnists Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak look back on 2025
Is there a dumpster somewhere to torch and bury this year of bedlam, 2025? We near its end…
Why Trump’s tariffs delivered record revenue but limited economic benefits
Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy…
How tariffs and inflation are reshaping consumers’ holiday shopping
Consumers stepped up gift giving during the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping season, according to new…
Hiltzik: Trump’s statistical gymnastics – Los Angeles Times
Much attention has been focused on Donald Trump’s use of words — that is, his peculiar style of…
Port of L.A. records busy 2025 but expects trade to fall off next year
The Port of Los Angeles expects it will move than 10 million container units for the second year…