Tag: Donald Trump
R.I. could be leader in new type of health reimbursement arrangements
As of Jan. 1, businesses have a new way to provide health coverage for their employees. Called an Individual Coverage HRA , this health...
Buttigieg outpacing candidates in R.I. fundraising
PROVIDENCE – The presidential hopeful that has raised the most in Rhode Island as of Nov. 30 is South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg,...
U.S. and China agree to ‘phase-one’ deal easing trade tensions
WASHINGTON – The United States and China said they agreed to the details of the first phase of a broader trade agreement in a...
The status quo on health care is a sure disaster
Cassandra, of Greek mythology, predicted disaster. As Democrats debate Medicare for All versus the public option versus expanded “Obamacare” versus a yet-unnamed option, the...
U.S. economy keeps defying the recession odds
It’s impressive how well the U.S. economy has held up during the past year. As early as 2018, leading indicators were suggesting a heightened...
U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed in Oct. as imports plunged
WASHINGTON – The United States merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed to the lowest in more than a year as imports plummeted, signaling the impact of...
China, U.S. agree to tariff rollback if trade deal reached
BEIJING – China and the United States have agreed to roll back tariffs on each other’s goods in phases as they work toward a...
U.S. annual budget deficit nears $1T with 26% rise
WASHINGTON – The United States budget deficit widened to almost $1 trillion in the latest fiscal year, surging to the highest level since 2012...
U.S. small-business optimism drops to near lowest of Trump era
WASHINGTON – United States small-business sentiment fell to near the lowest level of Donald Trump’s presidency, as tariffs and economic uncertainty increasingly weigh on...
U.S. trade gap with China narrows as exports hit five-month high
WASHINGTON – The United States' merchandise trade deficit with China narrowed in August as exports rose to a five-month high, a possible sign of...
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