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Trump’s Short Circuit on Electronics Tariffs Leaves Business Owners Confused
White House reversals on specific import duties are giving companies whiplash, which may get worse as the administration prepares entirely new tariffs for crucial products.Inc. - 1d -
Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers
Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
President Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his new tariffs, new guidance from U.S.NBC News - 4d -
White House unveils new exemptions on some Trump tariffs
The White House has revealed new exemptions for some of President Trump's tariffs, specifically for electronics like smartphones and computers assembled in China. NBC News' Maggie Vespa has more.NBC News - 3d -
Pres. Trump signals new tariffs and exemptions amid trade confusion
NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell and Brian Cheung and NBC News Digital Reporter Peter Nicholas discuss the conflicting messages from the Trump administration on additional tariffs and ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips and TVs from new tariffs
President Donald Trump announced he is exempting a number of tech devices and components from his new tariffs, including smartphones and computers. A White House official says the president signed ...NBC News - 3d -
Latest details on Trump's tariff pause
President Trump announced Wednesday he's increasing tariffs on China while pausing reciprocal tariffs against most other U.S. trade partners for 90 days. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' live ...CBS News - 3d -
What we know about Trump's tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trade partners while increasing tariffs on China to 125%. Stocks surged with the news. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Kelly ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 4d -
Trump tariffs live updates: Phones, computers, chips exempt from new tariffs
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 3d -
Trump Tariffs Add to Apple’s Long-Standing Innovation Woes
Even before the threat of President Trump’s tariffs, there were questions about the company’s inability to make good on new ideas.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."CBS News - 1d -
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Trump, Salvadoran president show no desire to return mistakenly deported man; 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed out, CBS News analysis findsCBS News - 1d -
Louisiana shrimpers hope for jumbo benefits from Trump tariffs
NBC News Correspondent Marissa Parra reports from Venice, Louisiana, on how President Trump’s tariffs could impact the livelihood of American shrimpers.NBC News - 4d -
Stock markets rise on signs of Trump tariff retreat; British Steel races to keep furnaces burning – business live
Chinese exports jump as official says ‘the sky won’t fall,’ despite warning from US officials that smartphone and laptop exemption from import tariffs on China will be short-lived. Here’s our story ...The Guardian - 2d -
More tariff confusion after Trump officials say exemptions may be temporary
New comments from President Trump and his top officials are leading to more confusion over his tariff policy, after the commerce secretary said some exemptions may not be permanent. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 2d -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 5d -
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
It follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China, with the US president saying he will give more detail on Monday.BBC News - 3d -
Booker on Trump tariffs: 'There’s no wisdom in this, the chaotic way he’s doing it'
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) issued an "unequivocal condemnation" of President Trump’s tariff strategy, calling his approach unwise and “chaotic.” In a Sunday interview on NBC News's "Meet the Press," ...The Hill - 3d -
Warren: Democrats 'don’t have to wait' for courts to 'step in' to fight Trump tariffs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to fight against President Trump's tariffs rather than waiting for courts to potentially intervene. Warren joined ABC News’s “This Week” on ...The Hill - 3d -
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President Trump says he will impose new tariffs on China if Xi Jinping does not withdraw retaliatory tariffs; Stocks tumble as global markets feel the impact of Trump tariffs.CBS News - 1d -
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President Trump's new global tariffs take effect; Measles outbreak tops 600 cases in the U.S. across 23 states.CBS News - 3d -
Karl Rove urges Trump to avoid tariff ‘happy talk’ amid economic uncertainty
Longtime Republican operative and Fox News contributor Karl Role urged President Trump and his administration to avoid “happy talk” around tariffs amid the uncertainty around the country’s ...The Hill - 4d -
‘A new golden age’: how rightwing media stuck by Trump as global markets collapsed
Trump’s tariffs were sometimes played down, sometimes cheered but rarely seriously questioned by the right. While Donald Trump recently instituted and paused hefty tariffs, sparking a trade war ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Stock market sees historic rally after Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs; Uber's most interesting lost and found itemsCBS News - 6d -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.CBS News - 2d -
Trump: Russia-Ukraine talks 'going OK,' but point at which 'you have to put up or shut up'
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE -- President Trump told reporters Saturday that negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were "going fine," but indicated there needs to be a resolution soon. "I ...The Hill - 3d -
UK retail bosses raise fears of Chinese product ‘dumping’ due to Donald Trump’s tariffs
Companies flag signs of goods being diverted from US to Europe via platforms such as Temu, Shein and AmazonFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump Signals New Tariffs on Chips, Calling Exclusions Temporary
On Friday, the administration carved out an exception for a variety of electronics from the steep taxes now applied to Chinese imports.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Moves to Put New Tariffs on Computer Chips and Drugs
Citing a national security statute, the administration has begun a process to investigate the impact of imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats Widely Blast Trump’s Tariffs, but Not Tariffs Overall
While Democrats have widely criticized President Trump’s whipsawing trade strategy as chaotic, they’ve displayed little consensus on where the party stands on tariffs overall.The New York Times - 3d -
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.Wired - 5d -
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Dow drops more than 1,000 points after China retaliates with tariffs on U.S. goods; Consumer impacts of Trump's sweeping tariffs explained.CBS News - 4d -
US trade representative defends administration’s tariff plan amid changes
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the Trump administration’s tariff plan amid the changes to the original agenda. Greer joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where host ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.Wired - 6d -
BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 5d -
Apr 4: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Markets see red for a second day in a row after Trump's latest tariff announcement; Supreme Court will allow Trump administration to withhold education grants for nowCBS News - 3d -
Goldman Sachs Avoids Mentioning the Word ‘Tariffs’ Amid Trump Trade Policy Uncertainty
Wall Street’s top firms have been reluctant to criticize President Trump’s trade policy, but Goldman took it to a new level on Monday.The New York Times - 1d