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Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow
Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...The Hill - 4d -
Midwestern cities fear fallout of Trump revoking Haitian residents’ status
Looming end of TPS could wreak havoc in Ohio urban areas revitalised by immigrants from the Caribbean country. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump Said Tariffs Are Coming
Also, Cuomo entered the New York mayoral race as a front-runner. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 1d -
Will Trump's tariffs increase inflation?
Canada slapped a 25% retaliatory tariff on $155 billion worth of American goods on Tuesday after the Trump administration implemented its own 25% tariffs on nearly all imports from Mexico and ...CBS News - 19h -
Trump’s Next Tariff Moves
In his address to Congress, the president made clear that his new trade levies were here to stay, acknowledging it might create “a little disturbance.” Analysts forecast what that might look like.The New York Times - 3h -
'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE
Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Trump, Macron take questions on Ukraine-Russia war
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the Oval Office and took questions about the future of Ukraine and the possibility of a deal with Russia. Mr. Trump also took questions ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold
A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.The New York Times - 6d -
In Showdown With Zelensky, Trump Takes Offense on Putin’s Behalf
Never in the past few decades at least has an American president engaged in such an angry, scathing attack on a visiting foreign leader in the Oval Office.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
The Tariffs Are On, and Trump Suspends Ukraine Aid
Plus, women’s rugby gets a boost.The New York Times - 1d -
Understanding Trump's tariffs, in five charts
Learn more about how Trump's proposed tariffs against Mexico, China and Canada could impact trade, shipping, imports, prices and more.NBC News - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Stock Markets
Global leaders are retaliating and investors have sold off stocks in Asia and Europe.The New York Times - 1d -
Trudeau: Trump tariffs on Canada ‘dumb’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed President Trump’s tariffs on his country, reiterating a message from The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board that the taxation plan was “dumb.” ...The Hill - 1d -
What Trump's tariffs mean for you
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's new tariffs could boost prices, derail stocks Many businesses and market ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump tariff impact on Canadian industries
President Trump's tariffs are already putting pressure on multiple Canadian industries. CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak spoke about the issue with the leader of the Windsor-Essex Chamber ...CBS News - 1h -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration's federal mass job cuts may amount to the largest in history. That has financial ramifications for households and the economy.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump can’t fulfil his promise to fix the economy, so he’s blaming workers instead
Forget about inflation. Now it’s all about cutting ‘waste’ in the form of jobs and our already paltry social safety net. During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump never missed an opportunity ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump’s trade war could pose ‘substantial’ threat to UK economy, says Bank
Although UK may avoid tariffs, overall productivity could be impacted by tit-for-tat tariffs between economies. A full-blown trade war would pose a “substantial” threat to the British economy, Bank ...The Guardian - 1h -
From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings
Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety. You wake up to dark clouds outside, so you check the weather on your phone: a ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Pride Toronto loses corporate funding as Trump’s DEI purge has chilling effect
Canadian event loses three sponsors who also do business in the US to avoid being seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Pride Toronto , one of the largest celebrations of LGTBQ+ people in North ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump can turn this white-collar crime law into an effective foreign policy tool
President Trump's 180-day "pause" on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) aims to shift the focus from American businesses to corrupt foreign officials and encourage compliance, ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: chaos caused by Musk’s Doge; fears over far-right podcaster tapped for FBI
From the latest in Musk’s fight to fire federal workers to concern over appointment of Dan Bongino – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Confusion continued on Monday over the demands ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Stagflation is a new threat to the stock-market rally. What investors should know.
Worries about an unwelcome mix of inflation and stagnating economic growth are back, only this time such fears are becoming harder for investors to shake off.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
How U.S. ‘mini-stagflation’ and the yen could shock financial markets
A financial shock is on the cards if the carry trade crumbles, says strategist.MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs
This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'
During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Trump Refocuses on Tariffs and Trade Deals With Russia and Ukraine
The president has sent the message that he’s committed to tariffs, and that he sees room for deals with Ukraine and Russia.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda. ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Trump’s tariffs spook consumers weary of inflation
The high spirits that greeted the US president’s election triumph in November have fadedFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods
US president warns levies will target auto sector and be applied ‘generally’Financial Times - 6d -
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.BBC News - 6d -
European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings
US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partnersFinancial Times - 6d -
FirstFT: Trump says UK could be spared tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Citi sends client $81tn in ‘near miss’ and Mexico extradites prisoners to the USFinancial Times - 5d -
When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.The New York Times - 5d