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Donald Trump: A remarkable life in pictures
From his childhood in New York to his triumphant 2024 campaign - a look at the 78-year-old's life.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Former Trump adviser on U.S. economic outlook
Former President Donald Trump has largely based his 2024 campaign on the economy. Former Trump chief economic adviser Gary Cohn joins CBS News to assess the former president's plans.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
What Trump's economic plans mean for Americans' wallets
Voters consistently list the economy as one of the top issues that drove them to the polls. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin breaks down President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals and what ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Could the Bond Market Stymie Trump’s Economic Plans?
Some fiscal hawks worry that Trump’s policies would increase the deficit and fuel inflation.Business - The New York Times - November 9 -
Trump's 2024 win highlights Democrats' economic challenge
The 2024 election saw a shift towards the GOP and MAGA, with Democrats needing to aggressively address economic anxieties in order to win back voters.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Jimmy Kimmel Doubts Trump’s Grasp of Economics
Kimmel called the president-elect’s plan to hit Mexico, Canada and China with sweeping tariffs “the dumbest thing he’s come up with since Don Jr.”Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
This chart shows the tariff threat might be less than feared
Morgan Stanley strategists say that while the U.S. represents 26% of the revenue for the companies in the MSCI Europe, only 6.6% is goods exported to the U.S. from outside.Business - MarketWatch - November 18 -
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 - November 4 -
Trump, tariffs and trade wars
And, Government promises overhaul of job market.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
US trade tariffs would pose risk to economic growth, top BoE official warns
Clare Lombardelli says frictions would dent productivity as she voices concerns over domestic inflationBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
The Memo: Trump garbage-truck stunt seeks to press advantage from Biden’s 'garbage' gaffe
Former President Trump took to the cab of a garbage truck in Wisconsin late Wednesday as he sought to keep the focus on President Biden’s misstep the previous day. Biden appeared to call Trump ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The Memo: Trump wins biggest legal victory so far as Jack Smith pulls the plug
President-elect Trump won his biggest legal victory so far on Monday when special counsel Jack Smith announced he was seeking the dismissal of the two federal cases Trump was facing. The decision ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
The Trump-Harris White House race in pictures
The most tumultuous presidential campaign in living memory is almost overWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Trump nominees targeted in series of threats
Multiple nominees and appointees tapped to serve in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration were targeted with threats this week, with at least four officials reporting bomb threats at ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Here are the Trump picks targeted with threats
Several appointees and nominees picked to be a part of President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration were targeted with threats this week, just days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?
Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs
Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheavalBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
China Readies for Trump Tariff Wave
A senior trade official says the U.S. taxes on Chinese exports will backfire, and the country’s economy can withstand ‘external shocks.’Business - Inc. - November 22 -
Mexican peso and Canadian dollar fall after Trump’s tariff pledge
European equities slip while US Treasury yields edge higherBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
How Trump should impose tariffs
Policymakers need to update their approach if they are determined to use trade measures to protect industryWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Trump’s tariffs are a reality check for markets
Bessent is a pragmatic pick, but he will not make up for the president-elect’s unpredictabilityWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Harris improves her odds over Trump, according to these economic indicators
Those betting on Trump may want to consider the latest economic data, which indicate Harris could benefit from material tailwinds that become a decisive factor in a close race.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'
Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
Exit polls 2024: Deep economic discontent with Biden drove voters to Trump
Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Trump leverages economic discontent, extends his appeal -- and breaks mold: ANALYSIS
While ABC News had not projected a winner by early Wednesday morning, Trump's performance broke the mold across a variety of measures.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Europe praises Trump's victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare
European leaders are congratulating Donald Trump for his victory, while sources add the outcome is not as shocking as when he clinched victory in 2016.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say
Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Trump’s Newest Economic Guides Are Not Like His Old Ones
A little-known investment banker, a former hedge fund star and an acolyte of George Soros have the president-elect’s ear.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Investors cheer Trump’s economic agenda, defying gloomy media
Donald Trump winning the popular vote and control of Congress was not the only shocker this week; the stock market response was almost as stunning.Politics - The Hill - November 8