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 - 56 minutes ago

Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower

A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Many parents voted for Trump. His top priority should be expanding the child tax credit, advocates say.

Parents — specifically, male parents — voted for President-elect Donald Trump this election cycle in an ongoing show of support for the Republican Party by voters with children, according to exit ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending

Hedge fund founder John Paulson, an ally of former President Trump, said in a new interview that he will work with tech billionaire Elon Musk to “reduce federal spending” if tapped to serve as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Top Trump fundraiser lines himself up for Treasury secretary role

Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent canvasses for deputies

World - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts

They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

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 - Yesterday

Trump Flirts With the Ultimate Tax Cut: No Income Taxes at All

The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Trump tariffs: These states would be hit hardest by proposed import taxes

Donald Trump’s most controversial economic-policy proposal is to institute a 10% tariff on all products and materials imported from abroad, a move that would upend decades of U.S. trade policy and ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs in Joe Rogan interview

Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked the tariff policy proposed by Donald Trump, calling it effectively a "sales tax" on Americans.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.

Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

The IRS reveals your 2025 tax brackets as Trump’s tax cuts are set to expire

The standard deduction will be $15,000 for individuals next year, and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Moody’s former top lawyer made $54 million and didn’t file his taxes. Now he’s going to prison.

John Goggins was sentenced to eight months behind bars after pleading guilty to willfully failing to file tax returns between 2018 and 2021.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live

Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.

In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

More Iran sanctions and 'drill baby, drill': Oil market's future is still uncertain under Trump

The picture for the oil market's longer-term outlook under a new Trump presidency is, well, decidedly mixed.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM

The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.

Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority

Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Ranking Mets' top five priorities for 2024 MLB offseason

With the Mets coming off a magical run to the NLCS and well-positioned payroll-wise to pounce at the top end of the market this offseason, the stars seem to be aligning.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes, says she'll “invest, invest, invest”

World - ABC News - October 30

Trump says he has '4 or 5 good choices' for potential Defense secretary

Former President Trump signaled Thursday that he has a list of potential nominees to serve as Defense secretary if he wins November's election, hinting at the future of a Cabinet position likely to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison

The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.

Trump's big tariff plans

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story What Trump can do on tariffs without Congress Former President Trump is going all ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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 - 2 days ago

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run

The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.

Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the renewed investment in nuclear arsenals

As the U.S. prepares to spend $1.7 trillion to update its nuclear arsenal, concerns grow over renewed nuclear threats from Russia. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz joins us to discuss why ...

Vance says eliminating federal income taxes is not ‘realistic’ as Trump floats it

Donald Trump has floated the idea of eliminating the federal income tax. In an interview with Meet the Press, his running mate, JD Vance, says the idea is not “realistic,” calling it an ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Trump tariffs likely to lead to higher U.S. interest rates, head of Institute of International Finance says

"The assumption is you'll have higher inflation, higher interest rates than you would have in the absence of those tariffs," said IIF CEO Tim Adams.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers

Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Trump's policy priorities suggest legal chaos would return with him

Trump’s impulsive leadership style and frequent controversial pronouncements played a complicating role in the administration’s many court battles during his time in office.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

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