Economy

Chile leads regional rankings, followed by Costa Rica and Uruguay, but even those top performers face persistent gaps in productivity and innovation ecosystems

The Politico poll also reveald that 37% of Trump's 2024 voters believe the cost of living is the worst they can remember

Countries across the region have maintained strong commercial ties with both the United States and China, an alignment that has become central as supply chains reconfigure

New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco concluded that immigration has become essential to sustaining the size of the U.S. labor force, and that recent drops in net migration could limit its growth in the years ahead.

Mexico reported a record level of foreign direct investment in the third quarter despite uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, according to preliminary government figures released this week.

Traders are increasingly buying defaulted Venezuelan bonds betting that regime change in the country will lead to a new investor-friendly government that will cut a deal to begin paying back the country's debt.

Nearly half of Latino voters now hold a negative view of President Trump, according to a new survey from the Intelligence Center of My Code

President Donald Trump said the United States lacks workers with "certain talents" needed in key industries, defending the H-1B skilled worker visa program even as his administration imposes new financial barriers on employers seeking to hire foreign specialists.

About 20 percent of California's 10.6 million immigrants are undocumented, and sectors like agriculture, construction and hospitality could be disproportionately impacted by the Trump administration's crackdown

According to a store owner serving low-income customers who spoke with Border Report, produce arriving recently has frequently been overripe, damaged, or spoiled, and high prices are pushing away customers.

As federal immigration arrests rise, relatives of detainees are left in economic freefall, with some losing vehicles, homes, savings, and the ability to meet basic needs

Republican Rep. Don Bacon said the GDP in Nebraska has dropped by 6% in the first quarter of the year, claiming that "it's all about trade"

In Trump's latest tirade against Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he blamed Biden for Powell's appointment—despite Trump himself nominating Powell in 2017.

Stephen Miran said the Trump administration is close to finalizing several deals before the July 9 tariff deadline, blaming the delay on the application process.

BBVA Research, which warned that the remittance tax, currently under discussion in the U.S., would increase the cost of sending a $350 remittance from about $5 to $17.25, an increase of nearly 250%

Sen. Marshall said the "number one" key to triggering economic growth is "just an attitude," an assertion that inspired more ridicule than confidence online.

Pence publicly broke with Trump over the administration's approach to trade and recent suggestion that children can simply "live with less" amid rising prices.

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) was clearly unsatisfied with the stumbling response from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when asked who pays tariffs.

A GOP lawmaker responded to President Trump's recent remark that girls should have less dolls by insisting "American people understand shared sacrifice."

Donald Trump's logic was labeled questionable by users as he assured Americans that the economy is "doing great" as high tariffs impact trade with China.

The White House expects to announce at least one trade deal this week, a new report reveals

A focus group of voters who supported Trump in the last elections shows them increasingly frustrated with the state of the economy. Now Democrats are being urged to capitalize on the situation

Elon Musk, who invested nearly $300 million into getting Donald Trump elected ahead of his second term, has lost nearly $50 billion since January.

A new study by the Kearney Consumer Institute finds that more than half of U.S. shoppers are cutting back due to fear of trade disputes

President Donald Trump has proposed a self-deportation plan that would provide undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the United States voluntarily with financial assistance and airfare

Mexico seeks to block a 21% anti-dumping tariff on its tomatoes, warning American consumers could see higher prices on everyday staples like ketchup and produce starting July 14.

Fox Business senior correspondent Charlie Gasparino detailed the reason why Trump announced a reprieve on tariffs for all countries but China

"Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy issued a warning to Americans after a small business owner in Idaho saw his tariffs on an order increase from $26,000 to nearly $350,000 overnight.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has warned that President Donald Trump's recent tariffs could lead to a global recession.

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said the U.S. will likely enter a recession and lose 2 million additional jobs as a result of Trump's tariffs