In a recent speech, Scott Bessent threw more cold water on a Trump campaign promise to lower the cost of living.

Avocados from Mexico. Cherry tomatoes from Canada. Cheap clothes from China’s Shein and Temu. Gasoline at the pump. And even America’s favorite beer. Economists and market analysts are warning ...

One of America's greatest love affairs is with cheap stuff. Yes, consumers generally want things to come fast, and sure, they'd like them to be of decent quality — but above all, what they ...