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Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure on Kyiv and allies
Washington's envoys will push partners to take on more responsibility for Kyiv, when U.S. and European officials meet for Ukraine talks this week.CNBC - 1h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 3h -
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The 10 percent tariff the president said he might impose in March could cause U.S. refineries to cut production and lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 5h -
European Union vows response to U.S. tariffs
The European Union says it is ready to respond to U.S. tariffs with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warning that "unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered." This ...CBS News - 3h -
What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?
Refusal to release next batch of Israeli hostages as planned could derail fragile agreement. Hamas has said it will not release the next batch of Israeli hostages this weekend as planned, citing ...The Guardian - 4h -
Trump tariffs are 'punitive,' former U.S. ambassador to Singapore says, warns of U.S. job losses
Lavin said that "we're in for a bit of bad news in the near term," adding that the tariffs will also hurt the auto industry in the U.S.CNBC - 12h -
Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.CNBC - 12h -
Michelin looks at accelerating US investments to counter tariff threat
French tyremaker says Trump’s policies could make it ‘change its priorities’ to bolster capacity in American factoriesFinancial Times - 12h -
Taiwan and TSMC rush to head off Trump’s tariff threat
US president’s complaints threaten top chipmaker’s business model and east Asian country’s securityFinancial Times - 13h -
The Memo: Trump, allies ramp up attacks on courts
Monday brought another legal setback for President Trump and his administration — and there is every indication it will add more fuel to the fire of MAGA grievances against the judiciary. The issue ...The Hill - 17h -
Here's how Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs could impact U.S. prices
President Trump on Monday ordered new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Experts say some products could become pricier.CBS News - 17h -
Steel and aluminum stocks surge on Trump plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports to U.S.
The aluminum tariff would add nearly 30 cents per pound to prices not including transportation and other costs, according to JPMorgan.CNBC - 20h -
How Trump's tariffs are a political tool
President Trump's expected tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact U.S. allies around the world. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down how Mr. Trump's tariffs are part of his political arsenal.CBS News - 20h -
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China imposes tariffs on U.S. goods as new round of Trump tariffs coming
China has released a list of new tariffs on U.S. goods. This comes as President Trump touts plans for 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.CBS News - 22h -
How Trump’s Tariff Threats Tore the U.S.-Canada Bond
Patriotic sentiment is bursting in Canada after President Trump’s threat to apply hefty tariffs and even annex the country. The damage to the two nations’ relationship could be lasting.The New York Times - 1d -
Robert Rubin, Lawrence Summers, Timothy Geithner, Jacob Lew, Janet Yellen: DOGE Is a Threat to U.S. Democracy.
Former Secretaries Rubin, Summers, Geithner, Lew and Yellen argue that DOGE is a threat to America.The New York Times - 1d -
President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on aluminum and steel
President Trump said he's going to impose 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum imports starting Monday. It will have the biggest impact on allies like Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports; president sees 53% approval in new poll
President Trump told reporters Sunday that he would slap a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The move comes as a new CBS News poll shows 53% of people, 94% of Republicans and 15% of ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest data on how the country’s economy is performingFinancial Times - 1d -
Iran’s president calls for unity against Trump
Fading hopes of negotiations with US and sanctions relief send currency to record lowFinancial Times - 1d -
New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says "New Zealand is distinguished in that we have a very balanced and complementary trade relationship with the United States."CNBC - 1d -
President Trump gives interview ahead of the Super Bowl
President Trump talks tariffs, the economy, and Gaza in a one-on-one interview today before making history as the first sitting president to watch the Super Bowl in person. NBC News' Yamiche ...NBC News - 1d -
Who is President Trump sitting with at the Super Bowl?
Trump is the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl.The Hill - 1d -
Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...The Hill - 1d -
Guatemalan president says no timeline on receiving third-country nationals deported from U.S.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said his country and the U.S. “don’t have a timeline” on when Guatemala will begin receiving third-country nationals deported from the U.S.NBC News - 2d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 3d -
Mavericks reportedly beef up security after death threats against GM Nico Harrison in wake of Luka Dončić trade
The Mavericks fan base is unsurprisingly not taking the Luka Dončić trade well.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.ABC News - 3d -
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 4d -
Panama's president rejects U.S. claim of a deal for free canal passage
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on a falsity. And that's intolerable."CBS News - 4d -
South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”ABC News - 4d -
Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’
Among an array of pro-Trump personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.The New York Times - 5d