WSJ News Exclusive | Chinese Solar Manufacturers Dodged U.S. Tariffs, Probe Finds
Updated Dec. 2, 2022 6:50 am ETListen to article(2 minutes)WASHINGTON—Four leading Chinese solar-cell manufacturers circumvented U.S. tariffs by routing some...
Commerce Department
Third-Quarter U.S. Growth Was Stronger Than Previously Thought
Job openings in October remained high and far exceeded the number of people seeking work. Source link
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrank in July
The U.S. reported a sharp narrowing in the July trade deficit due to weaker demand for imports, a positive sign...
U.S. GDP Fell Less Than Previously Thought in Second Quarter
The second-quarter decline in U.S. economic output was less severe than initially estimated and unemployment claims fell slightly last week,...
U.S. Retail Spending Held Steady in July
U.S. consumers continued opening their wallets last month, shifting savings from falling gasoline prices to purchases of everyday goods as...
Inflation Hits Fresh Four-Decade High, According to Fed’s Preferred Measure
Inflation accelerated in June, measured by the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge, driven by a jump in energy prices as well...
U.S. Retail Sales Rose 1% in June
June’s increase came after sales declined slightly in May, the Commerce Department said Friday.Consumers spent more last month across a...
U.S. Retail Sales Declined in May as Inflation Stings Consumers
Americans’ retail spending declined in May, as consumers felt the pinch from inflation, higher gasoline prices and rising interest rates.Retail...
U.S. Imports Slowed in April, Shrinking Trade Deficit From Record
WASHINGTON—The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April as imports fell sharply, reflecting a moderating appetite for foreign goods and materials...
U.S. Launches Initiatives to Boost Economic Ties With Taiwan
WASHINGTON—Amid growing tensions with China, the Biden administration is forging closer economic ties with Taiwan in areas including trade, supply...
Tariff Probe Casts Shadow on U.S. Solar Build-Out
American utilities are anticipating a significant slowdown in the build-out of new solar farms amid a U.S. probe into Asian...
High Gasoline Prices Take Up Big Share of March Retail Spending Increase
U.S. retail sales grew modestly by 0.5% in March as consumers kept spending amid rising gasoline and food prices. Source...
U.S. Takes First Enforcement Actions Against Alleged Violators of Russia Export Controls
WASHINGTON—The U.S. took its first actions Thursday to enforce sweeping restrictions on the export of technology and industrial goods to...
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed Slightly in February
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in February, shrinking 0.1% for the month but remaining close to a record. Both...
Inflation Weighed on Consumer Spending Growth in February
Consumer spending growth, a key engine of the economy, slowed sharply in February, as the Omicron surge of Covid-19 eased...
U.S. Retail Sales Grew 0.3% in February
Americans kept up retail spending in February but at a slower pace than the prior month, as they faced high...
Chip Shortage Leaves U.S. Companies Dangerously Low on Semiconductors, Report Says
WASHINGTON—U.S. manufacturers and other companies that use semiconductors are down to less than five days of inventory for key chips,...
U.S. Retail Sales Fell 1.9% in December
U.S. retail sales dropped by 1.9% in December as the Covid-19 Omicron variant and inflation surged, damping the end of...
Consumer Demand for Goods Drove U.S. Import Surge During Holidays
U.S. consumer demand for goods and an easing of supply-chain constraints drove a surge in imports in November, pushing the...
U.S. Shoppers Boosted Spending Last Month, Taking on Higher Prices
U.S. retail sales rose by 1.7% in October, a sign that consumers are willing to spend more headed into the...
