President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. Arizona’s Morning News asked ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers if the tariffs were all about China. Jim Sharpe and LaDona Harvey also spoke with Valley economist Jim Rounds to see if and how American consumers should prepare for the more market manipulation.
RCG’s Economics Explanations Series – Economics and Policy 101 for 2026
In this video, Jim Rounds offers a foundational look at economics and public policy as 2026 begins. The goal is to reset the conversation around core concepts that often get overlooked during periods of uncertainty, yet remain essential for understanding policy...
