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Trump tariff formula misrepresents global trade economics, experts say
The Trump administration's tariff calculations appear on paper to be a simplified math of America's trade relationships.ABC News - 21h -
Three questions on Trump's tariffs: From the Politics Desk
Happy Friday, newsletter readers!NBC News - 1d -
Watch: House Democrats speak out against Trump agenda, mass layoffs
House Democratic leaders gave remarks Tuesday morning in opposition to President Trump's moves to overhaul the federal government. Democrats have taken to holding town halls in GOP districts and ...The Hill - 4d -
House Republicans bash Senate's Trump agenda blueprint: 'This is offensive'
The Senate GOP budget plan designed to usher President Trump’s sweeping domestic priorities into law is getting an ice-cold reception from Republicans in the House, where conservatives are balking ...The Hill - 2d -
Barack Obama calls on Americans to defend democratic values in face of Trump agenda
‘It is up to all of us to fix this,’ former president said in speech at Hamilton College in New York. Barack Obama has called on US citizens, colleges and law firms to resist Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 22h -
Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at tariff plans
How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political editor.BBC News - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
The Papers: 'World faces economic war' and 'TikTok talks'
Most of Thursday's front pages lead on Trump announcing universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US.BBC News - 3d -
Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he believes investor sentiment has gotten too negative and could improve if President Donald Trump clarifies his tariff policies.CNBC - 5d -
Majority of Americans uneasy over Trump's economic plan: WSJ poll
Over half of Americans, 52 percent, disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, marking a 12 percent uptick from his disapproval in October 2024. In a survey a published by the Wall ...The Hill - 1d -
The realpolitik of Trump’s tariffs
The president’s trade policy is about power and security, not economicsFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 2d -
Trump says tariffs will accelerate reshoring, but experts say it's not that easy
President Donald Trump may hope his tariffs bring manufacturing and jobs to the U.S., but the reality is not so simple, according to experts.CNBC - 1d -
Timeline: The Trump administration's shifting stance on the Signal chat debacle
The Trump administration is still grappling with the revelation from Monday that several senior officials discussed plans to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal chat that inadvertently ...NBC News - Mar. 27 -
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Is Here. It Could Unlock the Stock Market
The president is set to unveil his tariff agenda in a highly anticipated announcement.Inc. - 3d -
Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.The New York Times - 4d -
Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda
The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.The New York Times - 3d -
As Trump’s Tariffs Stoke Economic Uncertainty, the Fed Debates Its Next Steps
The central bank’s outreach to companies has taken on new significance as the outlook for growth and inflation gets cloudier.The New York Times - 5d -
A Stunned World Reckons With Economic Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs
Not even America’s closest trading partners were spared by a policy broadside that spooked investors and left policymakers scrambling to formulate responses.The New York Times - 3d -
Europe Has Economic Power. Can It Use It Against Trump’s Tariffs?
European leaders have said they would prefer to negotiate. If that fails, their response could go beyond anything they’ve tried before.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Is Giving Europe Vertigo, and Not Just About Ukraine
The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Trump chaos is alienating Republicans
Outside of the Maga ecosystem, bad economic news is starting to cut throughFinancial Times - 2d -
Late Night Is Expecting Tariffs With a Side of Drama
New tariffs will be unveiled at the White House Rose Garden — because “when you elect a reality TV star, you get all your economic policy via rose ceremony,” said Stephen Colbert.The New York Times - 4d -
Watch live: Senate Dems speak out against Trump's 'senseless' tariff agenda
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is leading the charge against looming "Liberation Day" tariffs set to be announced by President Trump on Wednesday. During an event in the Senate ...The Hill - 3d -
Sunday shows preview: New tariffs upset global trade; Senate GOP advances Trump agenda
The world was caught in the crosshairs of President Trump’s tariffs on Wednesday which forced an outcry from foreign leaders across the globe following the shift in U.S. trade policy. The ...The Hill - 16h -
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 MoscowFinancial Times - 3d -
Cruz: High tariffs 'in perpetuity' would not be good economic policy
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday warned that if President Trump’s tariffs on trading partners last for months it will hurt the economy and American consumers. “I think it is a mistake to assume ...The Hill - 2d -
CNN host on Trump tariffs: 'The president said today a whole load of economic nonsense'
CNN host Richard Quest tore into President Trump over new tariffs on foreign nations his administration announced Wednesday. "Let there be no doubt about this: The president said today a whole load ...The Hill - 2d -
President Donald Trump says Fed Chair Powell should cut interest rates and 'stop playing politics'
Trump said in a social media post this would be the "perfect" time for the central bank to cut rates, but inflationary impact of tariffs could be an issue.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.The New York Times - 5d -
NYSE’s Texas platform debuts with Trump’s social media stock
Shares of the president’s company fell on the state’s market amid a broad sell-off fuelled by his trade agendaFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump has made his move. Will he hold his nerve?
US president’s imposition of global tariffs signals a shift in global economic policyFinancial Times - 3d -
Judges, stay in your lane and stay out of politics
The courts should not be tools of political obstruction.The Hill - 6d -
Why Trump Is coming for the lawyers
Trump has launched a campaign of political terror and intimidation against the legal profession, targeting firms such as Covington and Burling, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block, and threatening to ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 3d -
GOP senator supporting Trump tariffs despite 'short-term pain'
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) said during a recent interview that he supports President Trump’s expansive tariff agenda despite the likelihood of short-term negative impacts. “There’s absolutely gonna ...The Hill - 5d
