Alina Selyukh

Quill Lawrence, NPR's Middle East correspondent, tracks Iran's Strait of Hormuz squeeze, nuclear deal tensions, and Lebanon's shaky truce. Sage Miller, a political reporter on campaigns, follows Trump's Arizona rally and the midterm mood. Alina Selyukh, a business correspondent, breaks down the tariff refund portal, importer scramble, and why shoppers may not see the money.

Alina Selyukh, NPR's business correspondent, dives into the economic implications of President Trump's aggressive tariff policies during his first 100 days. She discusses how these tariffs aim to reduce the trade deficit but stir uncertainty among U.S. businesses regarding pricing and supply chains, especially amid tensions with China. The conversation also touches on the impact of tariffs on consumer behavior and the disconnect between public sentiment and economic realities, all framed by real-world examples from American retailers struggling with rising costs.

In this engaging conversation, NPR business correspondent Alina Selyukh shares her expertise on retail and consumer behavior. She reveals how malls are designed to trigger our brains into impulse shopping, especially during the holiday season. Retailers exploit tactics like urgency and scarcity, making it tough to resist temptation. Alina offers practical tips for outsmarting these strategies, helping listeners navigate the tricky landscape of holiday sales with more mindfulness.