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Bill Ackman warns Trump to call a timeout on trade war: 'This is not what we voted for'
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump last year, is offering a stark warning about the risks of the White House’s tariff plans, arguing they could cause the ...The Hill - 4h -
Markets plunge as trade war escalates
Over the past two days, more than $5 trillion of wealth has been erased from the U.S. stock market as investors react to the tariffs announced by President Trump. China’s retaliatory move today ...NBC News - 2d -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do to EU-China Trade Relations?
The European Union is deepening other trade partnerships as U.S. relations sour. But with China, the relationship could get closer — or more combative.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 2d -
President Trump’s War on ‘Information Silos’ Is Bad News for Your Personal Data
Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order aims to eliminate data silos. It could undermine privacy in the process.Wired - 2d -
China Retaliates Hard in Trade War by Slapping Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada and other countries also readied retaliation after President Trump raised U.S. tariff barriers to their highest level in more than a century.Inc. - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Another Market Meltdown
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.The New York Times - 2d -
Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out
Vulnerable House Republicans are on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty about the economy. Markets took a nosedive Thursday ...The Hill - 1h -
Will the global trade war escalate further?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 17h -
CNBC Daily Open: The trade wars begin
Markets largely fell all around the world following the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.CNBC - 2h -
Trump’s Next Tariffs Target Could be Foreign-Made Pharmaceuticals
President Trump wants to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States. Experts warn that tariffs could result in shortages and higher prices for generic drugs.The New York Times - 2d -
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.The New York Times - 2d -
UN Warns That AI Growth Could Affect 4 in 10 Jobs Worldwide
A United Nations Trade and Development agency report warned of the dangers global AI development could change workplaces around the world and heighten inequality.Inc. - 2d -
How much do stocks have to drop before trading is halted? The details on market 'circuit breakers'
Stock futures were down so much on Sunday that trading needed to be halted momentarily.CNBC - 59m -
Aid cuts could have ‘pandemic-like effects’ on maternal deaths, WHO warns
Loss of funding could undo progress in reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in war zones, says UN. More women risk dying in pregnancy and childbirth because of aid cuts by ...The Guardian - 5h -
War in Ukraine takes perilous turn after Zelenskyy, Trump Oval Office argument
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue after President Trump’s attempt to mediate the war erupted during an Oval Office fight with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.CBS News - 5h -
Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal
Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.The New York Times - 14h -
U.S. Added 228,000 Jobs In March Ahead of Trade War, Doubling Estimates
The Labor Department said the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent, though the job market remains resilient.Inc. - 2d -
U.S. Farmers Brace for Losses in New Trade War With China
China is the third-biggest buyer of U.S. agricultural products. Now that it has punched back with tariffs on American goods, farmers can expect to feel the pain.The New York Times - 2d -
Bessent: 'More than 50 countries' approached administration to lower tariffs, trade barriers and halt 'currency manipulation'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Sunday that “more than 50 countries” have approached the Trump administration to bring down “non-tariff trade barriers,” reduce tariffs, and halt “currency ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump addresses stock market losses, China trade deficit
Trump's universal 10% levy against all countries went into effect early Saturday.ABC News - 1h -
Trump’s Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China
Venezuela owes China’s banks about $10 billion, and its oil is about the only legal way it has to pay them back.The New York Times - 2d -
Argentina's Milei doubles down on Trump bromance as the world reels from trade shock
While the world’s leaders were wringing their hands over President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports, Argentina’s right-wing president was ebullient, feted at Trump’s ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay Until Trade Deficit Disappears
The president said he would not quickly reverse last week’s steep tariffs, which have sparked pushback and roiled markets.The New York Times - 2h -
The worst Man United and Man City teams in decades offer a poor derby to match
It could be the worst season for the Manchester teams in 30 years, and this derby showed how bad it is.ESPN - 7h -
'Nowhere to hide.' How Apple and others in Silicon Valley are bracing for Trump tariffs
The Trump administration's tariffs will significantly hurt Silicon Valley tech companies like Apple, which has manufacturing operations in China, Vietnam and India.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Americans Wrestle With How Trump’s Tariffs May Change Shopping Lists
In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price increases, while others showed patience.The New York Times - 4h -
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.BBC News - 7h -
Op-ed: First test in Trump's tariffs war is underway. Our government is set to fail it
One thing the Trump White House fact sheet on tariffs does not offer is a coherent implementation plan. That's a dangerous foundation for long-term policy.CNBC - 13h -
Small business owners react to Trump's sweeping tariffs
Small business owners are weighing in on the tariffs President Donald Trump unveiled against virtually all U.S. trading partners on Wednesday afternoon.ABC News - 2d -
What Would DOGE Look Like Without Elon Musk In Charge?
Experts weigh in about how DOGE could change after Elon Musk leaves the White House and goes back to work at Tesla.Inc. - 17h -
Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Rattling Even Meta
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, would not seem to be in the line of fire from tariffs. But President Trump’s trade actions are hitting even social networking businesses.The New York Times - 2d -
7 Americans Weigh In on Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
Voters were bracing for the effects of President Trump’s recent tariffs in their own lives, but some said they were, for now, waiting and watching to see how all of this plays out.The New York Times - 1d -
Netanyahu Will Meet Trump in Washington in a Sign of Their Strong Ties
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit, his second since January, underscores how the Israeli leader has seen his diplomatic standing in Washington shift since President Trump’s return ...The New York Times - 1d -
How Nissan Hopes to Navigate Trump’s Tariffs and Make Its EVs Great Again
After years of managerial turmoil and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is attempting to right the ship. President Donald Trump's tariffs couldn't have come at a worse time.Wired - 18h -
What to do (and not do) with your money amid tariff turmoil
With Wall Street taking a massive hit and experts warning consumer prices will rise even higher amid a growing trade war, NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to share tips for what you can do with your ...NBC News - 2d -
A Tariffs Cheat Sheet
An escalating global trade war has tanked markets and plunged corporate America into chaos. DealBook asked economists, investors and other experts to help make sense of what’s next.The New York Times - 1d -
JPMorgan Says ‘There Will Be Blood’ as Stocks Tumble and Recession Odds Grow to 60 Percent
Fed warns of ‘highly uncertain outlook’ as JPMorgan and other analysts increase recession odds in response to Trump’s tariff war.Inc. - 2d -
Stock market plunges for second straight day after Trump's tariff announcement
NBC News' Christine Romans reports after the stock market closed after another plunge following President Trump's tariff announcement, marking the two worst trading days since March of 2020.NBC News - 2d -
Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’
EPA bids to change chemical risk evaluations, which could expose public to higher levels of PFAS and other pollutants. The Trump administration is quietly carrying out a plan that aims to kill ...The Guardian - 1d