by Troy S. Mason | Jun 20, 2020 | Business News
While Republican lawmakers are demanding retribution on China, economists warn that the U.S. economy can’t afford to boycott Beijing. American farmers are hoping that the phase one trade deal, already weakened by the pandemic’s global economic onslaught, can survive the war of words. “At this point, it hasn’t done near what we were hoping would […]
by Troy S. Mason | Jun 16, 2020 | Business News
The new head of the U.S. Postal Service took office Monday, but his close ties to President Donald Trump, who has long pushed for changes in how the post office operates, have raised questions about his leadership. USPS Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy has been...
by Troy S. Mason | May 15, 2020 | Business News
WASHINGTON — At the direction of the White House, the Department of Homeland Security has sent recommendations for further restricting legal immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to one former and two current administration officials. Among the...
by Troy S. Mason | Apr 29, 2020 | Business News
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to use the Defense Production Act to compel meat processing plants to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic, and he will provide liability protections, according to three sources familiar with...
by Troy S. Mason | Apr 24, 2020 | Business News
The government’s $349 billion small business lending program was designed to keep merchants afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. But critics say the structure of the program allowed the haves to scoop up aid meant for the have-nots, shutting out small merchants...