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Poet Yusef Komunyakaa to receive honorary Anisfeld-Wolf Award
Poet Yusef Komunyakaa is to receive an Anisfeld-Wolf Award for lifetime achievementABC News - 2d -
Trump pushes trade partners to buy more U.S. energy as a way to avoid higher tariffs
Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit and achieve what he calls "energy dominance."CNBC - 2d -
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 - 2h -
Business Begin to Experience Whiplash from Tariffs
Some business owners have expressed concern about tariff turbulence.Inc. - 4h -
After decades of pushing, stunts will get their own Oscar
The Oscars will finally honor stunt performers with a new award for achievement in stunt design, debuting at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says tariff exemptions for electronics are only temporary
Lutnick said on "This Week" administration's exemptions on electronic devices from tariffs is temporary, with "semiconductor tariffs" likely come in "a month or two."ABC News - 6h -
China urges Trump to correct mistakes and heed 'rational voices' on reciprocal tariffs
China's Commerce Ministry called tariff exemptions a "small step" but urged the U.S. to "completely abolish" reciprocal tariffs.CNBC - 4h -
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 -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 6h -
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 - 2h -
Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Less Than Meets the Eye
The president extols tariffs as a miracle cure, but using them indiscriminately will only make the economic pain worse.The New York Times - 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 - 1h -
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 - 18h -
The Breakaway State That Wants a Deal With Trump
Home to one of the longest airstrips in Africa and a vital port on the Gulf of Aden, Somaliland is leveraging its strategic importance in a turbulent region to achieving international recognition — ...The New York Times - 1d -
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.Wired - 2d -
Who is winning the tariff war in the Trump administration?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss who is winning the battle in President Donald Trump’s administration over his tariffs. Welker says “I think that ...NBC News - 9h -
GOP senator on Trump tariffs: 'What’s the endgame here?'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said on Sunday said he’s questioning President Trump’s “endgame” in his approach to tariffs, saying the ongoing “volatility” isn’t good for businesses. “One thing I ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers
Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.The New York Times - 2d -
Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo
The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.The New York Times - 2d -
How Are Businesses Dealing With Imports Made Too Expensive by Tariffs? By Rejecting Them
Supply chain nightmare: cash-strapped businesses start rejecting imports over tariff surcharges.Inc. - 2d -
What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Tariffs Add to Apple’s Long-Standing Innovation Woes
Even before the threat of President Trump’s tariffs, there were questions about the company’s inability to make good on new ideas.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump, top aides fuel tariff confusion by questioning reciprocal exemptions
Financial markets have been whipsawed as the Trump administration alters its tariff plans.CNBC - 43m -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 3d -
Nintendo Switch Game Console Release Is Whipsawed by Tariff Threats
The company moved most of its manufacturing to Vietnam from China to avoid tariffs. But the unpredictability of President Trump’s plans has thrown Nintendo for a loop.The New York Times - 2d -
Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause
The president told his social media followers it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before announcing a reversal on tariffs that sent markets soaring.The New York Times - 2d -
Mortgage rates surge over 7% as tariffs hit bond market
Mortgage rates surged over 7% to end the week, after massive volatility in bond markets surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.CNBC - 2d -
Louisiana shrimpers hope for jumbo benefits from Trump tariffs
NBC News Correspondent Marissa Parra reports from Venice, Louisiana, on how President Trump’s tariffs could impact the livelihood of American shrimpers.NBC News - 2d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
President Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his new tariffs, new guidance from U.S.NBC News - 1d -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs
Financial markets have been roiled since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on China, where Apple and other tech companies make many of their products.CNBC - 1d -
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 -
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.CNBC - 6h -
Neel Kashkari: Fast resolution with countries over tariffs will ease recession fear
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said a fast resolution between the Trump administration and countries with tariffs will help ease the fear of a recession. ...The Hill - 4h -
Western Michigan tops BU, nets Frozen Four title
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals, helping Western Michigan to secure its first Frozen Four championship in a 6-2 victory over Boston University Saturday night, a crowning achievement for ...ESPN - 15h -
Stocks Fall as Tariff Pause Fails to Quell Wall Street’s Worries
A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.The New York Times - 2d -
How Tariffs Could Cause Car Insurance Costs to Rise
New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump exempts smartphones, computers from most tariffs, a relief for corporate giants
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple ...CBS News - 21h -
White House unveils new exemptions on some Trump tariffs
The White House has revealed new exemptions for some of President Trump's tariffs, specifically for electronics like smartphones and computers assembled in China. NBC News' Maggie Vespa has more.NBC News - 22h -
Trump exempts phones, computers, chips and TVs from new tariffs
President Donald Trump announced he is exempting a number of tech devices and components from his new tariffs, including smartphones and computers. A White House official says the president signed ...NBC News - 9h