Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook
Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.
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Stock market falls sharply as investors fret Trump policies
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Trump on if he's expecting recession this year: 'I hate to predict things like that'
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CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves
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Trump economic adviser: US 'launched a drug war, not a trade war' with Mexico, Canada
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Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks heading toward worst start to a presidential term since 2009
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Trump 2.0 is leaving investors 'overwhelmed' — and strategists warn the volatility isn't over
Global markets have seen choppy trade as investors react to the U.S. President’s tariff policies.CNBC - 3d -
Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever
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Trump insists Musk, Rubio have 'great relationship'
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Trump’s ‘chaotic’ policy approach is creating opportunity for investors
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Ireland urged to ‘wake up’ as Trump exposes economic reliance on the US
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright vows to reverse Biden climate policies, says renewables can't replace natural gas
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Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs
President Donald Trump addressed concerns around the economy after a volatile week on Wall Street. It comes as Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico only to change course and pause some ...NBC News - 2d -
Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies
Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump’s coercion descends into chaos
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Here’s how Tesla, ‘DJT’ and other Trump trades have fared since the inauguration
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Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
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US energy groups call on Trump to take steadier approach on policy
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Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
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US energy secretary criticises climate policy for damaging UK economy
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'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': NEC director
President Trump’s top economic aide Kevin Hassett was interviewed on "This Week."ABC News - 1d -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - 1h -
Trump means business for corporate America — but not 'business as usual'
If anyone other than the president himself claims to know what antitrust policy will be under Trump 2.0, be wary.The Hill - 5h -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
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Suozzi slams Trump over Ukraine, says Putin shouldn't be awarded for 'awful things' Ukrainians have faced
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Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
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Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over New Jersey’s Governor Race
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Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - 1d -
Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Trump's administration has committed real violations of law and democratic norms, but policy disagreements and norm violations do not invalidate the entire administration.The Hill - 1h -
Trump 'an agent of chaos and confusion,' economists warn — but a U.S. recession isn't in the cards yet
Economists say Trump is proving to be an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but a downturn isn't in the cards just yet.CNBC - 5h -
The US economy is heading for recession
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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 - 32m -
Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff
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