Jobs Report Is Steady But Impact of Federal Cutbacks and Tariffs Looms
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Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?
Corporate leaders and investors continue to be caught off guard by the president’s trade policy, especially as deal talks heat up.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
A Tariff Tantrum: the Upheaval from Trump’s Trade Policies
Corporate chiefs see “chaos,” and investors see red as the effect of President Trump’s shifting trade policy begins to weigh on board rooms and trading rooms.The New York Times - 6d -
China hits Canada with retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products
Beijing accuses Ottawa of ‘discriminatory’ levies on electric vehiclesFinancial Times - 5d -
Champagne and Parmigiano under threat from Trump’s tariffs
Producers warn Europe’s finest foods and wine could become unaffordable for ordinary US consumersFinancial Times - 3d -
China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect
The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canada’s Steel and Aluminum
Small manufacturers in the U.S. will likely be hurt by resulting cost increases. The president is unmoved.Inc. - 1d -
House Republicans move to block vote on Trump’s tariffs
Politico - 1d -
Stocks Fall Further on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk
The S&P 500 is nearly 10 percent below its mid-February record — approaching a symbolic milestone known on Wall Street as a correction.The New York Times - 1d -
The unlikely winners from Trump’s steel tariffs
Measures designed to protect the struggling US steel industry could also help a cohort of global producersFinancial Times - 1d -
Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.The New York Times - 1d -
A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War
American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump’s Unpredictable Tariffs Cloud Europe’s Economic Outlook
The mood at a gathering of central bankers, economists and analysts in Europe was somewhat bewildered, as they assessed the unpredictability of trade policy and geopolitics.The New York Times - 22h -
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol imports
President demands bloc scraps proposed duty on US whiskeyFinancial Times - 46m -
The folly of America’s R&D cuts
Gutting of federal agencies risks derailing the Trump administration’s growth objectivesFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 18h -
What happens if the US government shuts down?
More congressional chaos has sparked fears of another federal funding crisisFinancial Times - 15h -
Trump’s coercion descends into chaos
The US’s tariff policy evokes bafflement as well as fearFinancial Times - 3d -
Report: Raiders contacted Seahawks about D.K. Metcalf trade
The Seahawks say "a ton of teams" have called about a possible trade for receiver D.K.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Meta Takes Another Hit After Reports That it Blacklists Ex-Employees
Former Meta staff and current executives say the company’s formal no-rehire list sometimes blackballs capable veterans for arbitrary or petty reasons that are virtually impossible to overcome.Inc. - 5d -
Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals
International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.ABC News - 4d -
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 9)
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks for the best new titles among fiction and non-fiction releases.CBS News - 4d -
Patriots signing Harold Landry to three-year, $43.5M deal: Report
The Patriots have landed their first big-name free agent, reportedly signing former Pro Bowl linebacker Harold Landry to a three-year contract.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Aaron Jones returning to Vikings on reported 2-year, $20 million deal
The Minnesota Vikings are getting a key member of their offense back for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives. Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more ...The Guardian - 3d -
Surfer Missing After Attack by 'Massive' Shark in Chest-Deep Water: Reports
Yahoo News - 3d -
Report: Banks, Packers agree to four-year, $77M contract
Former San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks reportedly agreed to sign a four-year, $77 million free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Report: Tight end Farrell, 49ers agree to three-year, $20.25M contract
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly have added tight end depth behind George Kittle.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says
Palestinians facing mass displacements, airstrikes and rise in attacks on children and other civilians, rights group says. Israel has brought the military tactics of its war in Gaza to the occupied ...The Guardian - 3d -
How 49ers hope reported free-agent addition Farrell fits offense
Luke Farrell will be tasked with filling a role the San Francisco 49ers had hoped recent draft picks would.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Raiders reach 2-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn: Report
The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with safety Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
49ers reportedly add TE Luke Farrell on 3-year deal: Report
San Francisco's deal with former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell is reportedly for three years and up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Report: WR Joshua Palmer headed to Bills on 3-year deal
The Bills could use a boost of depth at receiver after their midseason trade for Amari Cooper didn't produce great results.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Report: Giants adding former Cowboys DE Chauncey Golston
After a career year with the Cowboys, Chauncey Golston joins a division rival.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Report: Kuminga set to make Warriors injury return vs. Kings
Jonathan Kuminga reportedly is expected to make his return from a serious ankle injury when the Golden State Warriors host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Brazil eyes revisiting fintech reporting rules amid money laundering concerns
Yahoo News - 1d -
Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon - two deaths reported
Yahoo News - 1d -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - 1d -
Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report
First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men. Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Reports: Russian troops in centre of Ukrainian-occupied town in Kursk
Yahoo News - 1d -
Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.CBS News - 1d
