Chuck Todd: Trump tariffs are a 'guacamole tax'

NBC News’s Chuck Todd warned Wednesday that President-elect Trump’s plans for tariffs will likely increase the cost of avocados, calling it a "guacamole tax." “If this slaps on, it’s a guacamole ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Chuck Todd: 'Greatest fear' is Trump win turns GOP into kleptocracy

Former "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd said that his “greatest fear” is the Republican Party will be turned into a kleptocracy if former President Trump wins reelection. “I fear the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Chuck Todd: This Democratic defeat — and the rise of Trump 2.0 — was a decade in the making

There’s something about an election that is both cleansing — especially for my pre-Election Day email inbox — and, most importantly, clarifying.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Chuck Todd: 2022 midterms misled Democrats about public appetite for Trump

NBC political analyst Chuck Todd weighed in on the debate over how Democrats lost Tuesday's election in an article Thursday, arguing the party misread the public appetite for former President Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Chuck Todd: Trump is burning his political capital quickly

There are all sorts of lessons we like to pass on to our kids when it comes to competition, chief among them how to be a good loser and how to be a good winner.

Chuck Todd: Trump 'revenge Cabinet' doesn't 'make a lot of sense'

Chuck Todd, former moderator of "Meet The Press,” said President-elect Trump’s recent nominations were motivated by his desire to have a “revenge Cabinet” that will bolster polarizing reforms. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Chuck Todd paints Trump Cabinet picks as 'low-character crowd'

NBC News's Chuck Todd in a recent analysis questioned whether President-elect Trump took moral character into consideration when picking Cabinet members, while also taking a swing at the former ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Chuck Todd: Trump’s Cabinet picks useful ‘to seek revenge and burn the place down’

NBC News Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd joins Meet the Press NOW to analyze President-elect Trump’s political strategy behind his controversial Cabinet picks. NBC News Correspondents Ryan ...

Politics - NBC News - November 20

Chuck Todd: The destructive politics of 'whatever it takes'

In our society and our culture, and therefore in our politics, there is a growing comfort in the “ends justifies the means” mentality.

Politics - NBC News - 14 hours ago

Chuck Todd: The 2024 election careens into its final, uncertain days

In many ways, the final week of a presidential campaign — for those of us who cover presidential politics — is akin to being in the eye of a hurricane.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Chuck Todd takes a look at how to interpret early results from Virginia

NBC News' Chuck Todd take a look at how early results in suburban Virginia counties could shape expectations for Vice President Harris and former President Trump's campaigns.

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump's tariff proposal needs a makeover: A border-adjusted tax

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff policy could be replaced by the Destination-Based Cash Flow Tax, which would tax cash associated with U.S. consumption while exempting cash associated ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

The markets could have the final say on Trump’s tax cuts and tariffs

Financial markets could wind up as the final arbiter about whether he has gone too far.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

How Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Could Turn Into Law

Republicans are juggling complex political and tactical questions as they plan their congressional agenda next year.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Tariffs and taxes are not very inflationary

Households will pay, but probably not through much higher prices

World - Financial Times - November 19

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump's top priorities will be tax cuts, Iran sanctions and tariffs

Tax cuts are 'a signature part of his program,' Mnuchin said in a "Squawk Box" interview.

Business - CNBC - November 7

From higher tariffs to lower taxes, will Donald Trump’s economic plan pay off?

There is a strong chance the president-elect’s radical strategy going wrong, with a high risk of rising prices, inflation and interest rates. Business live – latest updates It’s the economy, ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump’s tax plans: $7,500 EV credit likely to get axed, as tariffs spark anxiety

One tax credit that appears on track for elimination is an Inflation Reduction Act provision that can provide up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Trump’s Tariffs

We explore his promise to impose a charge on foreign products entering the U.S.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump Picks Todd Blanche, His Defense Lawyer, to Be Deputy Attorney General

Mr. Blanche, a former supervising federal prosecutor in Manhattan, oversaw the president-elect’s legal defense against multiple indictments.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Bracing for Trump's tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs Companies are preparing for a spate of new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump, tariffs and trade wars

And, Government promises overhaul of job market.

Trump’s Tax Plans

Three scenarios for how Republicans could approach cutting taxes next year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs

Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval

Business - Financial Times - November 8

China Readies for Trump Tariff Wave

A senior trade official says the U.S. taxes on Chinese exports will backfire, and the country’s economy can withstand ‘external shocks.’

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Mexican peso and Canadian dollar fall after Trump’s tariff pledge

European equities slip while US Treasury yields edge higher

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How to deal with Trump’s tariff threats

Canada, Mexico and China have options to avoid a trade war

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Trump should impose tariffs

Policymakers need to update their approach if they are determined to use trade measures to protect industry

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump’s tariffs are a reality check for markets

Bessent is a pragmatic pick, but he will not make up for the president-elect’s unpredictability

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump vows an additional 10% tariff on China, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico

The president-elect plans to raise tariffs by an additional 10% on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., according to a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China

President-elect attacks neighbors over immigration and accuses China over fentanyl entering US. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has said that he will sign an executive order ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Here's how Harris and Trump's tax plans would impact your taxes

Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.

Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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