Jobs Report Is Steady But Impact of Federal Cutbacks and Tariffs Looms
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The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial
New evidence of particles damaging crops strengthens the case for an international plastics treaty. New and concerning findings from environmental scientists about the impact of microplastics on ...The Guardian - 1d -
From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series
Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese players in Major League Baseball is at a high pointABC News - 1d -
What does Bengals' massive re-signings mean for potential Trey Hendrickson trade?
The Cincinnati Bengals made big news by re-signing Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. How does this impact Trey Hendrickson's potential trade market?Yahoo Sports - 11h -
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Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act; NIH cuts raise concerns over impact on vaccine research.CBS News - 3h -
The folly of America’s R&D cuts
Gutting of federal agencies risks derailing the Trump administration’s growth objectivesFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
President Trump is clamping down broadly on dissent using the tools of the federal government.The New York Times - 5d -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 4d -
Judicial power should not be a license to harass
Federal courts should be a model of justice, not a breeding ground for workplace abuse.The Hill - 4d -
Newsom tells Senate Dems to 'do the right thing,' oppose CR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has called on Senate Democrats "to stand up and do the right thing" and vote no on the GOP-backed stopgap bill that would avert a looming government shutdown. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance
Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Recession Risks Rise Over Tariff Chaos, Polls Find
U.S. inflation risks have worsened, while recession risks are also mounting for Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the surveys found.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’
The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Trump’s Delay on Mexico and Canada Tariffs Came in Response to Market Revolt
With prices still high, the Trump administration is heeding the risks of fanning inflation with import duties.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay
Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practicesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Steve Kornacki: How the economy is responding to Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press to look at how the markets are responding to President Donald Trump’s trade policies.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil
‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment ministerFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Ontario sets 25% surcharge on energy exports to US to counter Trump tariffs
Premier Doug Ford says province ‘won’t back down’ until US president retracts duties on Canada. The Canadian province of Ontario is imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the states ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.
Concern about the cost of materials has tempered business enthusiasm about taxing imports. But steel and aluminum makers say they welcome the help.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Canada gets new leader, but don’t bet on a quick Trump tariff truce
Could the U.S. and Canada quickly patch up trade relations following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Don’t count on it.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Stocks plunge, market closes down on recession fears amid escalating tariffs
The major stock indexes plunged on Monday amid fears of a possible recession.ABC News - 6d -
Trump defends tariffs in speech to business leaders amid market turmoil
Trump to speak with corporate leaders after stocks plummetNBC News - 6d -
Rand Paul: ‘When the markets tumble like this in response to tariffs, it pays to listen’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who has long been considered one of the Senate’s budget hawks, recently gave advice that when the stock market tumbles, “it pays to listen.” “The stock market is comprised ...The Hill - 6d -
The White House is using tariffs to restore manufacturing. Data suggests it will take time.
What the White House wants and what the economic realities of manufacturing and trade are don’t line up, experts say.NBC News - 6d -
Starmer will not impose immediate UK counter-tariffs to US steel levies
PM to take a ‘cool-headed’ approach as he tries to steer clear of transatlantic trade warFinancial Times - 6d -
C.E.O.s Will Meet With Trump Amid Fears About Tariffs’ Fallout
The president is set to meet with corporate leaders on Tuesday, as concerns over his protectionist trade policies weigh on markets and the economy.The New York Times - 6d -
Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook
“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.MarketWatch - 6d -
Tariffs are causing stock-market panic and leading investors into riskier options trading
Less than two months into his second term, President Donald Trump is already making stock-market volatility great again. That’s been a boon for the options market.MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump halts plan for 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
It comes after the Canadian province of Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity.BBC News - 5d -
Trump backs down on 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada
U-turn comes after province of Ontario removes surcharge for power exports to the US but 25% levies to still take effectFinancial Times - 5d -
Wall Street reacts to Trump's tariff flip-flopping with Canada
U.S. stocks racked up heavy losses for a second straight day in a volatile session that had investors fixated on President Trump's ever-evolving trade war with Canada. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 5d -
Sony and Nintendo play the long game over Trump tariffs
Despite the recent sell-off, the broader outlook for gaming remains strongFinancial Times - 5d -
Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco
There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.CNBC - 5d -
FirstFT: EU retaliates to US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine agrees immediate 30-day ceasefire and Palantir boss becomes one of highest paid tech bossesFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - 5d -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - 5d -
Tariffs Add to Automaker Concerns About Higher Steel Costs
Even before the new levies took effect, the industry was worried about prices after President Trump opposed a major merger in the steel sector.The New York Times - 5d -
Europe, Canada retaliate as Trump tariffs on metals take effect
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."ABC News - 5d -
EU and Canada retaliate after Trump’s metals tariffs take effect
Brussels and Ottawa hit tens of billions of dollars' worth of US imports with leviesFinancial Times - 5d -
Corporate Gloom Deepens as New Trump Tariffs Take Effect
Businesses need stability and clarity and instead they are getting calamity from Washington.Inc. - 5d