Economy

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt.

Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.

It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.

It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.

The commuter benefit gives eligibility to around 22,000 city workers, but it’s unclear whether the city will be able to spend less for the same program this year.

The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.

For decades, global commerce abided by tariff rates agreed to by the U.S. and 122 other countries during the 1980s and 1990s. On Wednesday, Trump detonated that arrangement.

The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has named “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what he says are unfair trade practices.

A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

The governor wants to raise new revenue by changing the personal income tax brackets and increasing fees on cigarettes, state parks and roads.

Organizers say that residents can’t budget their way out of poverty and would benefit from a cash influx and an economic mobility counselor.

Tax relief on the first $100,000 of revenue for businesses in Philadelphia could either be eliminated or doubled in the next city budget.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was created to fill in the credit gap for low income entrepreneurs but without federal support the system could collapse.

Beloved Philly breakfast spots have recently raised prices and aren’t expecting relief anytime soon, even with reports of egg prices coming down.