Trump’s Dramatic Tariff Plan, and a Cease Fire Takes Shape in Lebanon

Trump’s Tariff Plan Makes Little Sense

Why set off a tit-for-tat with our closest allies?

Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Trump's tariff plan has some businesses scrambling

President-elect Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 25 percent on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on Chinese goods has the auto, agriculture and other industries bracing for the potential ...

Gaza’s Cease-Fire Talks Will Probably Wait Until After Trump’s Inauguration

Any major progress on a cease-fire will probably have to wait until after January’s inauguration, analysts said. Gazans said they were divided about whether Mr. Trump would do much to stop the war.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Trump’s White House circle takes shape amid fears over extremist appointments

President-elect said to be considering immigration and foreign policy hardliners – plus the controversial RFK Jr. Donald Trump’s second administration has begun to take shape amid fears over ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

How Trump’s Plans for Mass Deportations, Tariffs and Fed Could Affect the Economy

Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates

Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.

Business - Inc. - November 18

Trump Plans Tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico That Could Cripple Trade

The president-elect said that he would impose the across-the-board tariffs on Day 1 and that they would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.

Business - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil reacts to Trump tariff plan

WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil talks to NBC News' Tom Llamas about his thoughts on President-elects Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada.

Politics - NBC News - 13 hours ago

Morning Report — Trump’s tariff plans rock global, local leaders

In today’s issue: President-elect Trump on Monday announced what he sees as the fix for the state of the economy and inflation: Huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. With ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Two-thirds say Trump tariff plans will add to rising costs: Survey

Over two-thirds of Americans say President-elect Trump’s plan to impose tariffs will add to the rising costs of goods, according to a new survey. The Harris Poll, released Wednesday to The ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition

World - ABC News - November 7

Biden admin is planning for a possible migrant surge before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is making contingency plans for a possible spike in immigration ahead of a Trump presidency, according to two U.S. officials.

Jack Smith plans to leave Justice Department by the time Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith.

Trump’s incoming ‘border czar’ promises secure southern US border as nations hit back at Trump’s tariff plan – live

Tom Homan visits Texas to talk about need for strong borders; US motorists could face higher gas prices if Trump imposes the tariffs he’s threatened . Trump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Trump’s Tariffs

We explore his promise to impose a charge on foreign products entering the U.S.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah inch toward cease-fire deal

There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between ...

Israel and Hezbollah move closer to a cease-fire

A cease-fire deal to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah was close but not complete Monday, three senior Biden administration officials told NBC News.

Israel Approved Terms for a Cease-Fire With Hezbollah

Also, Mexico responded to Trump’s tariff threat. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

The Impossible Mission to Enforce an Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire

A peacekeeping mission couldn’t stop the rearming of southern Lebanon that culminated in war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

The Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire: What to Know

Under the agreement, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanon over the next 60 days, and Hezbollah will not entrench itself near the Israeli border.

World - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

A Battered and Diminished Hezbollah Accepts a Cease-fire

Thirteen months of war left Hezbollah weakened, isolated and desperate for a way to stop the fighting.

Top stories - The New York Times - 29 minutes ago

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