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More tariff confusion after Trump officials say exemptions may be temporary
New comments from President Trump and his top officials are leading to more confusion over his tariff policy, after the commerce secretary said some exemptions may not be permanent. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 6h -
Karl Rove urges Trump to avoid tariff ‘happy talk’ amid economic uncertainty
Longtime Republican operative and Fox News contributor Karl Role urged President Trump and his administration to avoid “happy talk” around tariffs amid the uncertainty around the country’s ...The Hill - 1d -
Apple, Nvidia get tariff exemptions for now, but ‘massive uncertainty’ lies ahead
Smartphones and laptops are among items exempt from recent China tariffs, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says more focused tariffs are on their way.MarketWatch - 9h -
Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts
Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic cost. Minutes after Donald Trump unveiled a climbdown on tariffs ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense
The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.The New York Times - 2d -
Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm . The container ship was halfway across the Atlantic when Donald Trump, during his first ...The Guardian - 15h -
In South Carolina, a Once Thriving Textile Hub Is Baffled by Trump’s Tariffs
The Upstate region of South Carolina was saved by foreign companies after the fall of its textile industry. Now, tariffs pose another round of uncertainty.The New York Times - 1d -
Tariff News Is Scant Relief for Restaurants
Confusion and uncertainty hang over an industry with thin profit margins and few domestic sources for foreign ingredients.The New York Times - 2d -
Hedge fund billionaire says US may face ‘worse than a recession’ from Trump tariffs
Ray Dalio’s comments come after rocky week across stock markets after policies including 145% tariff raise on China. People in the US: tell us how you think Trump’s first 100 days have gone so ...The Guardian - 7h -
Trump’s Tariffs Shroud Wall Street’s Earnings Outlook
S&P 500 companies face high uncertainty amid trade war and recession fears.Inc. - 2d -
Democrats Widely Blast Trump’s Tariffs, but Not Tariffs Overall
While Democrats have widely criticized President Trump’s whipsawing trade strategy as chaotic, they’ve displayed little consensus on where the party stands on tariffs overall.The New York Times - 13h -
Latest details on Trump's tariff pause
President Trump announced Wednesday he's increasing tariffs on China while pausing reciprocal tariffs against most other U.S. trade partners for 90 days. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' live ...CBS News - 10h -
BlackRock's Larry Fink says U.S. is very close to a recession and may be in one now
The asset management executive spoke to CNBC about the state of the economy, which has been rattled by tariffs from the Trump administration.CNBC - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Leave No Safe Harbor for American Importers
For companies that have shifted factory production from China to other countries, the latest tariffs have undermined their strategy while sowing paralysis.The New York Times - 48m -
What we know about Trump's tariff pause
President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trade partners while increasing tariffs on China to 125%. Stocks surged with the news. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Kelly ...CBS News - 10h -
Trump tariffs live updates: Phones, computers, chips exempt from new tariffs
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 1d -
Frontier CEO is 'optimistic' about tourism industry despite economic uncertainty
Despite a downturn in foreign tourism and broader economic uncertainty, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle remains optimistic about the budget airline’s future.NBC News - 7h -
FirstFT: Global markets rise after Trump’s temporary tariff exemption for smartphones
Also in today’s newsletter, Meta and FTC in antitrust trial and Theresa May’s Lunch with the FTFinancial Times - 1h -
Barcelona vs Real Madrid scheduled for May 11
The potentially title-deciding Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Olympic Stadium has been scheduled for May 11.ESPN - 1h -
How Should You Invest in 529 College Savings Plans During Market Swings?
Parents who put money into 529 plans may find it tricky to find the right investment strategies while the stock market is in turmoil.The New York Times - 11h -
Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska
President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and a related drop in oil prices have contributed to the uncertainty for Alaska lawmakers tasked each year with crafting a state budget based on ...ABC News - 1d -
LSU softball falls to Texas A&M, suffers first sweep of the year
LSU softball took its first sweep of the year as the Tigers fell on the road to No. 3 Texas A&MYahoo Sports - 8h -
Texas A&M basketball lands commitment from Kansas transfer Zach Clemence
Texas A&M men's basketball landed reinforcements in the paint Sunday, with Kansas forward Zach Clemence announcing his commitment to the program.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.Wired - 2d -
Appeals Court Scales Back Freeze on Firing Consumer Bureau Employees
The order reversed some parts of an injunction a federal judge said was needed to prevent the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being illegally dismantled.The New York Times - 2d -
Texas A&M lands a commitment from Kansas transfer forward
Texas A&M HC Bucky McMillan has landed his second commitment from the transfer portal, as former Kansas F Zach Clemence is headed to College StationYahoo Sports - 6h -
Stocks Post Gain for the Week Amid Trump Tariff Volatility, but Investors Remain Anxious
While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.The New York Times - 2d -
Texas A&M softball sweeps LSU for the first time on conference play after 4-1 Game 3 win
Texas A&M softball secures a top ten sweep after beating LSU 4-1 in a rough defensive battle.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.Wired - 3d -
Texas A&M vs LSU softball: Aggies hold off Tigers' rally thanks to early 7-run cushion
Texas A&M had a 7-0 cushion in the first inning but a troubling third inning almost undid the Aggies. Here is what happened.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas A&M storms back after consecutive grand slams lead to 15-12 win over South Carolina
After falling behind 12-2 against South Carolina on Saturday, Texas A&M's offense surged with two grand slams in the ninth, clinching a 15-12 victory.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Aggie fans react to Texas A&M's epic comeback over South Carolina in Game 3 for the sweep
Texas A&M sweeps South Carolina after erasing a 10-run deficit in an epic comeback win, capped off by a Kaeden Kent walk-off grand slam.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Texas A&M SS Kaeden Kent speaks after hitting game-winning grand slam vs. South Carolina
After hitting Texas A&M's game-winning grand slam against South Carolina, SS Kaeden Kent discussed what went through his head during the at-bat.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Texas A&M HC Michael Earley speaks after 15-12 comeback win over South Carolina
After Texas A&M's epic 15-12 comeback win over South Carolina, HC Michael Earley took time after the game to praise his team for staying the course.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
‘A new golden age’: how rightwing media stuck by Trump as global markets collapsed
Trump’s tariffs were sometimes played down, sometimes cheered but rarely seriously questioned by the right. While Donald Trump recently instituted and paused hefty tariffs, sparking a trade war ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Trump increases tariffs on China to 125% while pausing tariffs beyond 10% for other countries; '60 Minutes' finds 75% of migrants deported to El Salvador prison had no criminal record.CBS News - 8h -
My Strange Saga of Dating While Pregnant
Carrying a baby for my brother and his husband didn’t seem compatible with new love. And yet.The New York Times - 3d -
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.CBS News - 1d -
An Oklahoma School District Just Got Stuck With a Big Bus Bill
Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.Inc. - 2d -
Millennials have lived through economic uncertainty before. They're not nostalgic for more.
Millennials have already had several recessions during formative stages of their lives. To cope with the possibility of another one, they're using dark humor on TikTok.NBC News - 1d
