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Sales staffs work at an Apple shop in Hanoi, Vietnam Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here’s what we know

Confusion over President Donald Trump’s tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics.

Jo-Ann Snyder reacts when she see's the check from Publishers Clearing House at her home in Wilkes-Barre Twp., Feb. 23, 2018. (Aimee Dilger/The Times Leader via AP)/The Times Leader via AP, file)

Publishers Clearing House, known for its ‘Prize Patrol’ sweepstakes, files for bankruptcy

Publishers Clearing House, a decades-old marketing and sweepstakes company known for doling out large “Prize Patrol” checks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with almost all of America’s trading partners. And his track record of on-again, off-again new levies continued Wednesday with a 90-day pause for most nations targeted by the latest volley of import taxes.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick listens. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here’s what to know

The trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump are escalating to new heights. Just days after Trump unveiled sweeping new “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from around the world, China levied a retaliatory 34% tariff on all U.S. products starting April 10.

A hand-embroidery dress fabric made in India, costing a couple hundred dollars per yard, is sold at the Francia Textiles fabric store in the Fashion District in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

How Trump’s latest tariffs could affect your wallet

Steeper tariffs mean you’ll likely see higher prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair. Economists say consumers foot the bill from these kind of trade actions and stress the far-reaching impacts that U.S.

Gold bars are shown stacked in a vault at the United States Mint on July 22, 2014 in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high.

Police guard trucks loaded with avocados on their way to the city of Uruapan in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Trump has dubbed April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ for his tariffs. Here’s what to expect

As the trade wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump continue to escalate, all eyes are on Wednesday.

A person looks at a new vehicle at a Toyota dealership in El Monte, Calif., Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

From repairs to insurance, Trump’s auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive

Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive.

Wu Liying who runs the Xinyue Stockings Co. reacts at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, eastern China's Zhejiang province on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Trump’s tariffs have launched global trade wars. Here’s a timeline of how we got here

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.

Trucks loaded with avocados are seen reflected on a rear view mirror as they are escorted by the police on their way to the city of Uruapan, in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a global trade war — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger to tariffs.

This March 22, 2013, file photo shows the exterior of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Tax season is a prime time for scams. IRS uncertainty could add to the issues this year

There’s a lot of information (and money) on the table during tax season. Unfortunately, that also makes it a prime time for scams.

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki speaks at an announcement for the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences at Genentech Hall on UCSF's Mission Bay campus in San Francisco, Feb. 20 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.

In this Feb. 24, 2019, file photo, containers of Roundup are displayed on a store shelf in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Haven Daley, File)

Georgia jury orders Monsanto parent to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit

A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer. That’s according to attorneys representing the plaintiff.

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner speaks during a House Transportation subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Amtrak CEO abruptly resigns from the nation’s passenger railroad

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner abruptly resigned from his top post at the U.S. passenger railroad this week. Wednesday’s announcement signaled that the leadership change came down to Amtrak maintaining support from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Amazon sues Consumer Product Safety Commission over recall order for hazardous products

Amazon is suing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for finding the e-commerce giant legally responsible for the recalls of hundreds of thousands of products sold on its site.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, takes part in a discussion at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company’s history

Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition at the same time it’s facing a potential breakup of its internet empire.

Gold bars are shown stacked in a vault at the United States Mint on July 22, 2014 in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know

Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to another record high. Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce mark for the first time this week, per FactSet.

Trucks loaded with avocados are seen reflected on a rear view mirror as they are escorted by the police on their way to the city of Uruapan, in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a trade war abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.

FILE -Spirit Airlines planes parked at the closed George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Jan. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy protection as travel demand slows

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy protection. The budget airline — known for its no-frills, low-cost flights on a fleet of yellow planes — said this week that its parent, Spirit Aviation Holdings, exited Chapter 11 after finalizing debt restructuring.

Trucks loaded with avocados are seen reflected on a rear view mirror as they are escorted by the police on their way to the city of Uruapan, in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a trade war abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.

Trucks loaded with avocados are seen reflected on a rear view mirror as they are escorted by the police on their way to the city of Uruapan, in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a trade war abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.

A Target store in Emeryville, Calif., Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impact

A 40-day boycott of Target that calls for supporters to give up shopping at the company’s stores during the Lenten period kicked off this week.

Susano Cordoba, right, sells peanuts to truck drivers lining up to cross the border into the United States as tariffs against Mexico go into effect, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Tijuana, Mexico. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers

U.S. President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs are here — plunging America into an escalating trade war with China, Canada and Mexico.

Daria Ekamasova, from left, Lindsey Normington, Vache Tovmasyan, Karren Karagulian, Alex Coco, front left, Samantha Quan, front right, Mikey Madison, Sean Baker, Mark Eydelshteyn, and Yura Borisov accept the award for best picture for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal look on from back of stage right.(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Hulu viewers miss Oscars climax in latest mishap for streaming platforms’ live programming

Sunday night marked Hulu’s first time airing the Oscars live. But its Academy Awards debut ended on a chaotic and frustratingly premature note.

A Rocket Companies sign is displayed on the exterior of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has dropped several enforcement actions against companies like Capital One and Rocket Homes, just weeks under new leadership and turmoil at the agency caused by orders from Trump administration.

People attend an event where Amazon on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates. (AP Photo/Wyatte Grantham-Philips)

Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your ‘best friend in a digital world’ for a monthly fee

Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone and even plan romantic dates.

Joy Reid speaks during the during the TIME 100 Summit, April 23, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC as the network cancels her evening show

Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the network’s new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the political analyst and broadcast news anchor’s prime time show.

NBC news anchor Lester Holt speaks at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, April 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Lester Holt to step down as anchor of NBC’s flagship ‘Nightly News’ after a decade

A view of the office building in London where Just Eat office is located, March 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, file)

Just Eat Takeaway.com set to be acquired by tech investor Prosus for nearly $4.3 billion

Europe’s Just Eat Takeaway.com could soon have a new owner. Technology investment company Prosus has agreed to buy the food delivery giant for 4.1 billion euros ($4.29 billion).

Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcy

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint. The move, announced Wednesday, arrives amid a tumultuous time for Joann.