Three questions on Trump's tariffs: From the Politics Desk

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NBC News - 10h

Congress tries to restrain Trump on tariffs: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team explores how Republicans are joining with Democrats in efforts to check President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

NBC News - 1d

Trump ramps up his trade war: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, we dive into President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs and the fallout from Tuesday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida.

NBC News - 2d

Russia’s Escape From Trump’s Tariffs Raises Questions

The Trump administration says sanctions imposed on Moscow mean the U.S. does little trade with Russia, but questions persist about the motivations.

The New York Times - 1d

What to watch for in Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics Desk

Steve Kornacki breaks down two key areas to watch in Wisconsin ahead of the state Supreme Court election.

NBC News - 3d

5 surprises from Trump's sweeping new tariffs

The unveiling of President Trump’s new tariffs included some big surprises as economists and trading partners sifted through which countries were hit the highest rates and who was spared. Questions ...

The Hill - 1d

‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package

Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates say. US politics live – latest updates The sweeping package of tariffs unveiled ...

The Guardian - 17h

5 questions about Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations Wednesday at a White House event. Trump has deemed April 2 “Liberation Day” because of the tariffs, and the White House ...

The Hill - 2d

Fox News analyst questions Vance over deportation comments: 'Politics is overwhelming the law here'

Fox News conservative legal commentator Andy McCarthy said in a Thursday interview it seems politics is “overwhelming the law here,” in the debate surrounding the Trump administration’s efforts to ...

The Hill - 1d

Biggest cost from Trump’s tariffs is uncertainty for Asian carmakers

Companies forced to make billion-dollar bets in face of unpredictable politics

Financial Times - 3d

Inside the political fallout in Washington over Trump's trade war

With President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, there is new political fallout with some republicans expressing reservations, including Sen. Ted Cruz who is warning that keeping high ...

NBC News - 21h

iPhones, pensions and Brexit: Your questions answered

Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.

BBC News - 1d

GOP rep says 'tariff is a tax': 'No question'

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) on Monday said a “tariff is a tax,” a day before the Trump administration’s imposition of “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs. In Sessions’s appearance on “CNN News ...

The Hill - 3d

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's tariffs announcement

The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

BBC News - 3d

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

BBC News - 2d

Why US overtures to Russia are shaking up central Europe’s politics

The rehabilitation of Vladimir Putin poses awkward questions for those who admire Donald Trump but are suspicious of Moscow

Financial Times - 2d

How were Trump's tariffs calculated?

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.

BBC News - 1d

Trump news at a glance: sweeping tariffs announced; Musk could be nearing end of role

Trump announces ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest US trading partners; Elon Musk may leave government role at end of 130-day cap. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 2 April 2025. ...

The Guardian - 2d

China hits back hard at ‘bullying’ Trump tariffs as global recession fears grow

Beijing imposes punitive 34% extra tariffs on all goods imported from US, exacerbating stock market sell-off. US politics live – latest updates China has hit back hard against Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 15h

Starmer to hold talks with other global leaders to discuss response to Trump tariffs, says No 10 – UK politics live

UK prime minister to speak to international leaders this weekend to ‘maintain stability and strengthen our partnerships abroad’. Trump claims Starmer ‘very happy’ about tariffs . Downing Street ...

The Guardian - 17h

Why Republicans are at risk of underperforming in a Florida special election

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...

NBC News - 4d

Trump Loves Tariffs. Do Americans?

Astead Herndon, a New York Times politics reporter and host of the podcast “The Run-Up,” unpacks what the voters and the polling say about President Trump’s signature economic policy: tariffs.

The New York Times - 3d

5 takeaways from Trump's major tariff announcement

President Trump reset U.S. trade policy on Wednesday by announcing a 10-percent general tariff on all imports to the U.S. with the exception of Canada and Mexico, along with targeted tariffs on ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump tariffs: Smart money moves to make during times of economic uncertainty

President Donald Trump has announced tariffs for a variety of political and economic reasons. Here's how Americans can prepare for potential price swings.

CNBC - 3d