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The Treasury secretary is among the many economy-related Cabinet posts Donald Trump must fill.

Shaping Trumponomics: These Names Are Being Floated For Cabinet Posts

7:16pm November 15, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

President-elect Donald Trump must quickly fill government departments with leaders who can help give shape to his economic vision. His transition team is considering a number of candidates.

Donald Trump leaves an elevator at Trump Tower in New York City, just prior to delivering a speech in September that outlined his plan for tax reform.

Who Benefits From Donald Trump's Tax Plan?

11:06am November 13, 2016

by John Ydstie

The plan laid out by the president-elect is detailed — but different from what he promised during the campaign. His economic team says it will boost the middle class; several experts beg to differ.

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After 22 Years, Is NAFTA Headed Back To The Drawing Board?

6:22pm November 11, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

NAFTA has long united the economies of the United States, Mexico and Canada. With Donald Trump headed to the White House, trade partners say they're open to talks.

Major changes to individual health coverage provided through the Obamacare marketplaces won't happen overnight.

Worrying About Your Exchange Coverage? Obamacare Repeal Would Take A While

2:27pm November 11, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

Republican efforts to get rid of the Affordable Care Act are expected to take time to work through Congress. There are also indications the new administration would give consumers time to adjust.

Sen. Chris Dodd and Rep. Barney Frank celebrate as their Dodd-Frank banking regulation bill is signed into law in 2010. President-elect Donald Trump has said he is interested in doing away with it.

Trump Team Promises To 'Dismantle' Dodd-Frank Bank Regulations

5:30pm November 10, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

For six years, the Dodd-Frank Act has been rolling out rules intended to tame inappropriate risk-taking by banks. The Trump transition team now says the new administration will "dismantle" the law.

President-elect Donald Trump has consistently promised to repeal Obamacare.

Trump Can Kill Obamacare With Or Without Help From Congress

6:35pm November 09, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

The president-elect has said he will ask lawmakers to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Or he can use regulations and the budget to dismantle the federal health law he calls "a disaster."

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3 Ways President-Elect Trump May Shake Up Trade Policy

4:23pm November 09, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Analysts say Trump is likely to kill off TPP, reshape NAFTA and impose tariffs. But economists fear those moves could set off a trade war.

Illustration of hands giving money to the world.

Tell Us: What Question Should We Investigate About Charitable Giving?

3:21pm November 09, 2016

by NPR Staff

We'd like to hear from you: What would you like to know about donating to a global charity?

If the Trump administration decides to drop an appeal of a legal setback involving Obamacare subsidies, the insurance exchanges could be hobbled.

How A President Trump Could Derail Obamacare By Dropping Legal Appeal

1:54pm November 09, 2016

by Julie Rovner

After he takes office, Trump could cut off funding for insurers' discounts to many health exchange customers by abandoning the executive branch's appeal of a 2014 lawsuit brought by House Republicans.

What Happens To Obamacare In A Trump Administration?

11:12am November 09, 2016

While Donald Trump campaigned for the presidency, he repeatedly said he would get rid of the Affordable Care Act. What will happen to Obamacare? Also, we monitor how financial markets are doing.

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