In Indianapolis, with largest U.S. Burmese inhabitants, tariffs and journey ban hit onerous

In Indianapolis, with largest U.S. Burmese inhabitants, tariffs and journey ban hit onerous

In Indianapolis, Than Hre, the Burmese-born owner of Chin Brothers Restaurant & Grocery, stands behind his counter tallying receipts that tell the story of a business under pressure. Over the past year, he says, the profit margin for his restaurant and grocery business has dropped from around 35% to about 10% as tariffs and shipping … Read more

Onerous to rely on U.S. commerce and inflation information

Onerous to rely on U.S. commerce and inflation information

A man stocks shelves at a grocery store in Brooklyn on May 13, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Consumer prices in the U.S. have been benign since February, and the May reading continues that trend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index report released Wednesday. Meanwhile, the … Read more