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Latest reporting and analysis tagged with economic policy.
President Trump has detailed several cash proposals, including tariff rebates, tax changes for tips and overtime, a senior deduction, and children's accounts. Most require approval and would take effect in 2026.
China's trade surplus reached nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, a record high, as exports to other markets offset declines to the US. Exports rose 5.5% overall, with strong growth in sectors like autos and electronics.
Average mortgage rates have fallen below 6% this week, with the 30-year fixed at 5.91% and 15-year at 5.36%. President Trump proposed measures to lower rates, including a ban on institutional home buying and increased mortgage bond purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.