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Tariff timeline: How Trump turned global trade into an economic battlefield
Trump has praised tariffs as a fix for economic issues, but their erratic rollout and shifting reasons have worried investors. See a timeline of the president’s trade rhetoric.NBC News - 1d -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - 1d -
Canadians are mad as hell and ready for a battle over Trump tariffs
Canada is in a trade war with the U.S. due to Trump's tariffs and lies, and is retaliating by boycotting American goods, which will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.The Hill - 11h -
Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs
The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.NBC News - 3d -
Senate Democrat: This is 'best time' to take on 'tyrant' Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said the current fight over a Republican spending bill was the "best time" for Democrats to take on President Trump, coming less than two months into his presidency. ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump-backed plan to fund government raises GOP concerns on defense
Republicans are raising concerns about what the Trump-backed strategy to stave off next week’s government shutdown threat could mean for defense programs for the next six months. President Trump ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
'I'm not going to bend at all': Trump doubles down on tariff plans as stocks sink
Trump said he would not change his mind about imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries that have their own tariffs on U.S. goods.CNBC - 2d -
Trump to increase steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada in response to electricity surcharge
President Trump on Tuesday said his administration will increase planned steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada in response to an electricity surcharge the Ontario government imposed in the ...The Hill - 4d -
U.S. could reach deal with Canada that avoids oil and gas tariffs, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. could strike a deal that spares Canadian oil and gas from tariffs, but "it's too early to say."CNBC - 5d -
How the sporting goods industry is bracing for tariffs
Economists and industry advocates say tariffs would have a direct impact on the sports world.ESPN - 1d -
Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggleNBC News - 2d -
China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump
Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Who will EU, Canada's retaliatory tariffs impact the most?
President Trump is moving full speed ahead on tariffs. The administration imposed a 25% tariff on Wednesday on all steel and aluminum imports, and the response from America's allies has been swift. ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Evening Report — Senate Democrats under pressure over stopgap
Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Senate Dems under pressure over stopgap THE PRESSURE IN CONGRESS has shifted to Senate Democrats, ...The Hill - 3d -
Schumer faces Democratic fury as Senate clears path to avert shutdown
Presented by National Council on Aging — Democrats are raging against Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer hours before a shutdown deadline. {beacon} Evening Report Friday, March 14 | By Jonathan ...The Hill - 1d -
Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'
Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.CNBC - 5d -
Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss how tariffs could impact Boeing production.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says
Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.CNBC - 2d -
House Republican: Trump is 'right over the target' with EU wine tariff threat
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) applauded President Trump’s threat to put a 200 percent tariff on wine, Champagne and other alcohol imported from the European Union (EU) if the bloc does not remove a ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU liquor; US stocks continue to fall
Recession fears are growing as President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 200 percent tariffs on alcohol from the European Union, sending stocks plunging yet again. "I'm not going to bend at ...NBC News - 1d -
‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond Earth, leading space scientist says
Exclusive: It is imperative humans expand their understanding of space, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Life must exist beyond Earth, a leading space scientist says, adding it is yet another ...The Guardian - 1d -
Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls
Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...CBS News - 1d -
‘We’re ground zero’: Canada steel town is frontline of Trump’s tariff trade war
Mayor of city ‘with steel in its veins’ says ‘There’s a lot of tension … a lot of worry’ as 25% export levy kicks in. The sprawling ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario has in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffsABC News - 3d -
House GOP Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Approval of the bill sent it to the Senate, where Republicans need the cooperation of several Democrats to move it past a filibuster and to passage before a midnight deadline on Friday.The New York Times - 4d -
President Trump defends tariffs against allies and threatens more amid volatility in markets
President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on alcohol from Europe in response to the EU tariff on American-made whiskey. Mr. Trump has defended the current tariffs against allies and downplayed ...CBS News - 1d -
Ireland could lose pharma tax to US after Trump accusations, experts warn
Predictions that US firms could retain manufacturing plants in Ireland but move profits back to America. US pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland are more likely to shift profits back to the US ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dr. Oz delivers opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration, testified about his past health advocacy and qualifications during his opening statement at a Senate ...NBC News - 1d -
Senate passes short-term funding bill, averting a government shutdown
The Senate has passed a short-term funding bill in a 54-46 vote, avoiding a government shutdown. The legislation already passed in the House and now heads to President Trump's desk. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump, Texas GOP's deregulation push sparks hope and fear in the oil field
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. It is part two in a four-part series. Read part one here. President Trump and Texas lawmakers are pushing to loosen the laws and ...The Hill - 5d -
Wall Street Journal: 'Someone should sue' Trump over tariffs
The Wall Street Journal editorial board took a swipe at President Trump's recent tariff threats, alleging the administration is using a 48-year-old law to start a trade war. In a recent op-ed, the ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite
President Trump said that Americans would be better off in the long run from his tariffs, which he said would prevent the country from being “ripped off.”The New York Times - 6d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs
President Donald Trump has dismissed the growing chorus of CEOs, investors and policymakers who are pleading with the White House for greater clarity about his sweeping tariff agenda.NBC News - 5d -
Trump's tariffs are keeping some Canadians away from the U.S.
President Trump's tariffs are frustrating Canadians who like to spend their winter in the U.S. This comes as the trade war appears to grow. David Akin, the chief political correspondent for Global ...CBS News - 3d -
Local businesses grapple with Trump's tariffs as G7 envoys meet in Canada
DRUMMONDVILLE, Canada — Fury over President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs is fueling growing anxiety across Canada — especially in this working-class Quebec city where some 18% of local ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump's 200% tariffs could have an unlikely winner — troubled beer brewers
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from Europe would serve a major blow to drinks makers on the continent, but it could have one unlikely beneficiary — the ...CNBC - 1d -
Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing
He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.NBC News - 1d -
America's allies hit back as Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on metals imports
The U.S. raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% as President Trump digs in on trade policies that have rocked financial markets.NBC News - 4d -
'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers
American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - 3d