Marketplace All-in-One Don't forget: There's still a trade war going on
Mar 12, 2026
David Ortega, a food economics professor who studies grocery policy, and Nancy Marshall-Genzer, a reporter covering trade investigations, dig into trade probes, import tariffs, and how global conflict affects Fed choices. They discuss grocery price caps, supply-chain fixes, and agricultural policy in short, punchy segments.
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GoFundMe Raised $10K For Family In Need
- Mackenzie launched a GoFundMe for an adoptive mother who lost her job caring for a nonverbal autistic child and raised about $10,000.
- Clear storytelling and specific stated needs drove generous donations within months.
Section 301 Probe Could Extend Tariffs
- The U.S. Trade Representative opened a Section 301 probe to replace a temporary 10% tariff expiring in July.
- The probe requires investigation, public comment, and a hearing in May before any Section 301 levies can be imposed.
Geopolitics Makes Fed Decisions Harder
- The war in the Middle East complicates the Fed's choice between fighting inflation and supporting jobs by influencing energy prices.
- Sustained high energy costs can feed into core inflation and also risk slowing the economy enough to push the Fed toward cutting rates.