Washington Bends to RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Agenda on Measles, Baby Formula and French Fries
Public health leaders are horrified by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s approach to measles, but government and industry are responding to him.
Agriculture and Farming
Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come
President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.
How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Farmers
Retaliatory tariffs are hitting U.S. farmers hard, particularly in states that voted for Trump. Ana Swanson, an Iowa native who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains how retaliatory measures from countries like China and Canada affect the agriculture industry and what it means for the economy.
Trump Has Said ‘No Exceptions’ to His Tariffs. Will That Last?
His administration has acknowledged that exceptions undercut the power of tariffs, but it seems hard for the president to resist making deals.
Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.
How Retaliatory Tariffs by China, Canada and Mexico Could Harm American Farmers
Trade wars during President Trump’s first term slashed billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports. Farmers and trade groups expect an even bigger hit this time.
Horticulturalists, Biologists, Engineers: Federal ‘Bloat’ or Valued Experts?
President Trump’s effort to remake the government is a direct challenge to a decades-long effort to build a civil service stocked with experts. Critics say it will backfire.
As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries
The United States is in talks with several countries in an effort to immediately secure new supplies.
Agriculture Department Looks to Import Eggs as Prices Soar
The United States is in talks with several countries in an effort to immediately secure new supplies.
Agriculture Department Moves to Rehire Some Bird Flu Response Workers
It’s the latest instance of the Trump administration having to reverse course after making sweeping cuts.