It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval

A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.

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U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans

The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.
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When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.
The New York Times - 21h
Treasury yields slip as data raise questions about strength of U.S. economy

U.S. Treasury yields slipped on Friday, with short-dated notes tallying their biggest one-day drop since January after a fresh batch of data raised questions about the strength of the U.S. economy.
MarketWatch - 9h
Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon

The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.
CNBC - 10h
Trump tariff threats rattle consumers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...
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Moscow loathed the U.S. for years as its economy paid a high price for war — now, it’s doing a U-turn

Moscow has denigrated the United States' leadership, economy and culture — but now things are changing amid a "revival" of Russia-U.S. relations.
CNBC - 1d
Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals

President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.
CNBC - 1d
Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...
The Guardian - 18h
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.

Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.
The New York Times - 14h

It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval

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U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans

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