A new study from a German think tank found that foreign exporters paid only 4% of the US tariffs, with the rest paid by American buyers.Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty ImagesA Kiel Institute study found US tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.The study found foreign exporters paid only around 4% …
Several lower-cost EVs are coming to the states in 2026. It could help save electric cars from their worst quality: premium luxury prices.Josh Lefkowitz/Getty ImagesThe EV industry has some problems: tax credits were cancelled, US sales dipped, and prices are still too high for many car buyers.Automakers are readying a new slate of new EVs …
xAI is revamping its hiring strategy. VINCENT FEURAY/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesElon Musk's xAI says it's hiring an "elite" team to give it an edge in the AI talent wars.The team of "talent engineers" will focus on hiring the "absolute best people in the world."Successful applicants need to be comfortable with vibe coding and should …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a key figure in US-China trade talks.Pete Marovich/Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US control of Greenland is a strategic move to avoid conflict.Trump said Saturday he would impose tariffs on Denmark and Europe until they hand over Greenland.European Union leaders condemned the new tariffs on Sunday, calling them economic …
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIIn my early 30s, I was working long hours as the editor in chief of a magazine, juggling deadlines and the looming "should we have kids?" question — all while feeling completely wrung out. I drafted a resignation email.When my boss called me in, she surprised me: "Take some time off," she …
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.The business of datingMy wife and I met nearly two decades ago in the same newsroom. We were cub reporters, then friends, and then started dating. Eventually, we got married. Now we have two kids.I'd …
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his ruling party have pushed to stimulate China's economy.Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via Getty ImagesHedge funds betting big on China generated strong returns last year.Managers, including Bridgewater, Tekne, and Pinpoint, benefited from a strong year for Chinese stocks.Many funds are also invested in ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok.At the start of …
The author's family moved from Texas to Colorado and downsized their home.Courtesy of Vivaciously ChelseaI moved my family from a 3,300-square-foot house to 1,200 square feet of living space.The move has reduced my family's stress and strengthened our bond.We found community and freedom in our downsized city life.In July 2025, my husband, Zach, and I …
ICE officers have made over 2,500 arrests in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe AFL-CIO says ICE raids in Minnesota are putting "innocent working people in danger."A group of local unions is encouraging residents to skip work, school, and shopping on January 23.Federal law enforcement officers are in Minnesota as part of Operation …
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame is skeptical of the AI boom.Jim Spellman/Getty Images; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIMichael Burry laid out in a Substack debate why he expects the AI boom to end badly.The "Big Short" investor retold a Warren Buffett story to warn of wasteful tech spending.Burry took aim at Nvidia and Palantir, …
