Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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President Trumps Shows Flexibility Suspending Tariffs

President Trump Shows Flexibility, Suspends Select Tariffs for 90 Days WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) — In a move signaling…

U.S. Stock Markets Rebound Sharply – April 9, 2025

U.S. Stock Markets Rebound Sharply on Tariff Suspension Announcement – April 9, 2025 (STL.News) Wall Street surged on…

$1.3 Billion Tax Cut: Relief for Missouri Residents

Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) One of the largest legislative victories of the year is the advancement of a…

President Trump Escalates Tariff War with China

President Trump Escalates Tariff War with China, Raising Economic Concerns Washington, D.C. (STL.News) In a bold move that…

Global Shift: Several Nations Consider Dropping Tariffs

Global Shift: Several Nations Consider Dropping Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Talks (STL.News) Several countries are willing…

Amant’s Floor Care Celebrates 56 Years of Business

Amant’s Floor Care Celebrates 56 Years of Excellence in Wildwood, Missouri Wildwood, MO (STL.News) In a competitive industry…

Why the US Must Impose Tariffs

Why the U.S. Must Impose Tariffs When Foreign Countries Don’t Play Fair — Even Though Free Trade Is…

How U.S. Industrial – Manufacturing Stocks Benefit from Tariffs

How U.S. Industrial and Manufacturing Stocks Benefit from U.S.-Imposed Tariffs (STL.News) Tariffs have long been used as an…

Foreign Tariffs Does Fuel US Inflation

Foreign Tariffs Fuel U.S. Inflation: A Hidden Driver Behind Rising Prices (STL.News) As Americans grapple with persistent inflation,…

Stock Market Pullback Not Even a Correction

Stock Market Pullback Under Trump Not Even a Correction — And That’s a Good Thing - Recent Market Declines:…

Cost of Foreign Tariffs on American Goods

The Hidden Cost of Foreign Tariffs on American Goods: How Much Are They Really Costing the U.S. Economy?…

How Breakdown of Family Impacts Social Fabric of USA

How the Breakdown of Family Structure Is Reshaping the Social Fabric of America (STL.News) In recent decades, the…

Manufacturing Jobs: The Backbone of the Middle Class

Manufacturing Jobs: The Backbone of the Middle Class Often Secured with Just a High School Diploma (STL.News) For…

US Tariffs Generate Over $200M Daily

U.S. Tariffs Generate Over $200 Million Daily as New Trade Policy Reshapes Global Commerce Washington, D.C. (STL.News) The United…

National Debt Crisis – Why It’s Serious

The National Debt Crisis: Why It’s Serious and How Trump’s Economic Policies May Offer Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News)…