Scott Horsley
Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent. He reports on ups and downs in the national economy as well as fault lines between booming and busting communities.
Horsley spent a decade on the White House beat, covering both the Trump and Obama administrations. Before that, he was a San Diego-based business reporter for NPR, covering fast food, gasoline prices, and the California electricity crunch of 2000. He also reported from the Pentagon during the early phases of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Before joining NPR in 2001, Horsley worked for NPR Member stations in San Diego and Tampa, as well as commercial radio stations in Boston and Concord, New Hampshire. Horsley began his professional career as a production assistant for NPR's Morning Edition.
Horsley earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and an MBA from San Diego State University. He lives in Washington, D.C.
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President Trump has paused tariffs on imports from Mexico that were set to take effect on Tuesday.
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President Trump followed through on his threat to impose steep new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. But he pushed back the effective date until Tuesday.
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President Trump is imposing steep new tariffs today on some of America's biggest trading partners. The move could affect the cost of everything from tequila to two-by-fours.
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President Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico as early as this weekend. Some businesses are trying to prepare, while many economists hope it's just a threat.
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The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes. -
President Trump is promising a new golden age for the U.S. economy. Americans are enjoying strong growth and low unemployment, although many are still unhappy about the high cost of living.
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U.S. employers added more than a quarter-million jobs in December, according to the Labor Department. That's far more than forecasters were expecting. -
President-elect Trump doubled down on his threat to impose economic pressure against Canada. The warning comes one day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down.
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US Steel has gone to court to salvage its sale to a Japanese steelmaker. President Biden moved to block that sale last week, citing national security concerns.
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President Biden formally blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese steelmaker, citing national security concerns. The company said that it may have to cut thousands of union jobs without the sale.
