'You can't make decisions': Virginia businesses struggle to plan in Trump trade war

'You can't make decisions': Virginia businesses struggle to plan in Trump trade war

Trump's decision to roll back tariffs caused embattled stock markets to rally, but did not relieve the uncertainty that many Virginia businesses face.

Raleigh small businesses scramble to plan for tariffs, possible dips in consumer spending

Some small-business owners are worried that people will start spending less amid uncertainty about tariffs.

Uncertainty lingers for Raleigh businesses despite Trump announcing tariff delay

A recent pause in tariffs offers temporary relief to restaurants hoping to maintain current menu prices, though an economic expert warns that uncertainty in trade policy remains a concern.

Previewing the City Budget with Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell

Of all the things local government does, passing a budget each year is one of the most complex and bureaucratic. In Raleigh, city staff and elected officials spend months maneuvering through a series of requests, drafts, work sessions, and hearings to arrive at a 400-page document laden with an alphabet soup of acronyms.The process may be somewhat inscrutable to a layperson, but it’s consequential. The city funds transit, parks, public safety, s…