Economy
Hour by Hour: How Trump’s Tariffs Affect Prices, Daily Life in North Carolina
Hour by hour, here’s how a typical family’s day in North Carolina involves imported goods:
April 29, 2025
Economy
Economy
NC Senate Democrats Urge Congress to End Trump Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns
The 18 senators who signed the letter warned that without swift intervention, the tariffs could cause lasting harm to North Carolina’s economy.
April 22, 2025
Economy
Tillis Flip-Flops On Trump’s Tariffs
Voicing support for the tariffs while it was politically advantageous for him in gaining Trump’s favor and then flipping his script when they went wrong, as predicted–without naming the party responsible–is weak. While Tillis bounces back and forth, desperately trying to balance the extremism of his party’s primary voters with the moderate general electorate of North Carolina, his constituents suffer.
April 15, 2025
Community
North Carolina food banks, schools, and farmers take a hit after Trump slashes funding
The move has left hundreds of school systems and food banks reeling. They already face rising food prices and are struggling to help community members with growing food insecurity.
April 7, 2025
Economy
NC expected to see higher insurance rates, car prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs
The price of car parts will go up by more than 25%, which will affect the majority of vehicle prices since many, including ones built in the U.S., use parts from Canada and Mexico. Car prices will go up for around 90% of new cars made in North America, according to Matthew Metzgar, an economics professor at UNC Charlotte. A recent study suggested that some car prices, particularly full-size trucks and SUVs, could go up by as much as $10,000.
April 7, 2025
Economy
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein Prepares for Budget Negotiations with NCGA Republicans
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein revealed his state spending plan, launching his first budget battle since taking office. The proposal includes more money for schools, Hurricane Helene recovery, and targeted tax cuts for working families.
April 1, 2025
Economy
House Democrats try to move North Carolina’s minimum wage closer to a living wage
Democrats in the North Carolina legislature are attempting to raise the state’s minimum wage which has not been increased in over 15 years. Representatives Allison Dahl (D-District 11), Aisha Dew (D-District 111), Bryan Cohn (D-District 32), and Marcia Morey (D-District 30) filed House Bill 353, titled the “Fair Minimum Wage Act”, would not just raise the minimum wage once but continue to raise it as time goes on.
March 24, 2025
Economy
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein Outlines Robust Policy Agenda in First State Address
The theme of Stein’s speech was “North Carolina Strong,” a motto the newly elected governor has used to rally North Carolinians who are in the midst of a hurricane rebuild, rising costs, and deep federal funding cuts. He recognized several honored guests from across the state, leaders in fields such as education and law enforcement that Stein believes have embodied his view of “North Carolina Strong.”
March 24, 2025
Community
Trump cuts to USDA will eliminate funding for North Carolina school lunches, food banks and local farmers
“Losing this support is devastating, not merely because of the financial setback, but because it directly affects an essential lifeline connecting agriculture, regional economic well-being, and the health of WNC families,” Claire Neal, CEO of MANNA FoodBank, told Asheville Citizen-Times.
March 24, 2025
Economy
“Stand Up for Science”: North Carolinians speak out against Elon Musk’s cuts to research, medical funding
In Raleigh, hundreds of scientists, educators, and supporters warned about the generations-long impact of gutting scientific and medical research.
March 17, 2025