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The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on its proposal to continue the Survey of Consumer Finances for three more years without any changes. This survey, conducted every three years, provides detailed information on American families' finances, including assets, debts, and income. Public comments will help the Board determine if any adjustments to the survey are needed. Responses will not reveal personal identities and are vital for shaping economic policies.

In this presidential proclamation, President Donald J. Trump adjusts the tariffs on aluminum imports into the United States. Originally, a 10% tariff was imposed on imported aluminum to protect national security, but it is now increased to 25% due to continued high import levels that threaten U.S. industry. Agreements with countries like Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK, which allowed for exceptions to these tariffs, will end, and those countries will now face the same increased tariffs as others. This decision aims to help domestic aluminum producers by reducing reliance on foreign aluminum that is often cheaply shipped from countries like China and Mexico.

The Department of Labor is inviting comments from the public on a proposed extension of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Program. This program gathers data on employment and unemployment to aid in economic policy and state funding allocations. The goal is to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents while ensuring data accuracy and clarity. Comments can help improve the quality and efficiency of data collection and are being accepted until April 12, 2021.