In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explore how President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises could shape the U.S. economy over the next four years.

It’s unclear when or if tariffs are coming, but some businesses are increasing their overseas orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

Here’s what tariffs on goods from China and elsewhere have already meant for businesses and consumers since his first term.

We’ll unpack what a Trump win means for stocks, bonds, tariffs, interest rates and more.

Trump’s proposed tariffs would extend to most U.S. trading partners. American agricultural exports are a favorite target for retaliation.

American consumers bear the brunt of tariffs — despite what the former president has said on the campaign trail.

Some U.S. solar panel makers are pro tariffs on Chinese-made materials. Others say the industry can’t meet demand without imported products.

We talked with Jay Shambaugh of the Treasury Department, leader of the most recent U.S.-China Economic Working Group meeting.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sparred over various topics, including tariffs and inflation.

Will there be a new Farm Bill this year? Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? These are a few of the questions top of mind for Brian Duncan, farmer and president of the Illinois Farm Bureau.