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Among the nation’s ports, the Port of Baltimore ranks first for autos and light trucks, roll on/roll off heavy farm and construction machinery, imported sugar and imported gypsum. It ranks 11th among major U.S. ports for cargo handled and ninth nationally for total cargo value. (Port of Baltimore photo)
Apr 17, 2026

MD importers sue Trump administration for tariff refunds. Is it worth it?

Several Maryland firms are suing for refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

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Apr 10, 2026

Port of Baltimore generated $65B in 2025, to add grain facility

The Port of Baltimore generated over $65 billion in 2025, with automobiles and light trucks contributing nearly $20 billion amid recovery from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

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Apr 10, 2026

Trade court weighs legality of Trump’s 10% global tariff

A trade court examined the legality of President Trump's 10% global tariff amid lawsuits from states and businesses challenging its authority.

Chicago businessman Willie Wilson pledges to give away $200,000 in free gas
Apr 10, 2026

Record surge in gas prices fuels consumer inflation in March

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-through from tariffs persisted.

A sign posted outside a Target store states the company is hiring in Encinitas, California, on March 30, 2026. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Apr 3, 2026

Job growth accelerates by the most in 15 months in March

U.S. job growth rebounded sharply in March as a strike by health care workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks for the labor market are mounting.

A man pumps gas at an Exxon station as the price of oil and gas has surged amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Washington on March 5, 2026. (REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo)
Mar 31, 2026

Gas prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise in decades.

A pedestrian passes a "Help Wanted" sign in the door of a hardware store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 8, 2022. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo)
Mar 12, 2026

Low layoffs anchoring labor market; Iran war poses threat to stability

Filings for unemployment fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable even after the economy shed jobs in February.

People shop at a Costco store in the Staten Island borough of New York City, January 16, 2026. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Mar 12, 2026

Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs

Costco faces a nationwide class action seeking refunds for tariffs charged before the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era import tariffs.

A cashier loads a turkey and other groceries for checkout at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, on Nov. 21, 2025. (REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo)
Mar 11, 2026

Consumer inflation steady before Iran conflict drives up oil prices

U.S. consumer prices picked up in February as the cost of gasoline increased in anticipation of an escalating war in the Middle East.

A U.S. flag and a "tariffs" label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Mar 10, 2026

Small businesses mount legal challenge to latest Trump tariffs

Two small businesses sued the Trump administration over its latest round of tariffs, saying a different law can't be used to reimpose global taxes that were struck down as illegal.

People line up outside Kentucky Career Center prior to its opening to find assistance with their unemployment claims in Frankfort, Kentucky, on June 18, 2020. (REUTERS/Bryan Woolston)
Mar 6, 2026

Economy unexpectedly loses jobs, unemployment rises in February

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February and the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%, potentially hinting at a deterioration in labor market condition.

APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles on March 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Mar 6, 2026

US customs agency says tariff refund system will be ready in 45 days

The U.S. customs agency is readying a system within 45 days to process refunds on President Donald Trump's tariffs that were struck down as illegal.