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Trump Tariffs Muddle Campaigning for Canada’s Conservatives
Pierre Poilievre’s 25-point lead in the polls evaporated, and he struggled to switch voters’ focus to the economy, crime and other issues.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 8h -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 14h -
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 -
New book reveals Biden campaign discussion, as 2024 campaign unraveled
Chris Whipple joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the 2024 election and his new book, “Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History.”NBC News - 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 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 - 23h -
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 - 23h -
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 - 11h -
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 -
US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas
Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullying. The US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 20h -
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 - 8h -
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 -
Live updates: Trump tariff whiplash to take center stage on Sunday shows
The whiplash from President Trump's fresh tariff agenda has lasted into the weekend as Trump's approval rating takes a dip as Republicans on Capitol Hill work to carry out his domestic agenda. ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
It follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China, with the US president saying he will give more detail on Monday.BBC News - 22h -
Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
Dispensation is first sign of softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for AppleFinancial Times - 12h -
More tariff confusion after Trump officials say exemptions may be temporary
New comments from President Trump and his top officials are leading to more confusion over his tariff policy, after the commerce secretary said some exemptions may not be permanent. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 1h -
Trump defends tariff exemptions for electronics: Nobody getting 'off the hook'
President Trump defended his move on Friday to exempt some electronics from the escalating tariff war with China. He denied the announcement amounted to an "exception," arguing instead the products ...The Hill - 1h -
The art of the hollow promise to cut Pentagon waste
President Trump's executive order aims to modernize defense acquisitions and spur innovation, but critics argue it will lead to more waste and deregulation, rather than reducing the Pentagon's ...The Hill - 6h -
Stephen Miller: Trump 'saving the West from complete economic domination'
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said on Sunday that President Trump’s recent steps on tariffs are preventing China from achieving “complete economic domination” on the world stage. ...The Hill - 3h -
Hedge fund billionaire says US may face ‘worse than a recession’ from Trump tariffs
Ray Dalio’s comments come after rocky week across stock markets after policies including 145% tariff raise on China. People in the US: tell us how you think Trump’s first 100 days have gone so ...The Guardian - 2h -
The Chinese goods Americans most rely on, from microwaves to Barbies
Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit millions of video game consoles, electric fans and toys shipped to the US from ChinaFinancial Times - 22h -
Bond Market is Upended by Trump’s Tariffs
In the usually steady government bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen to about 4.5 percent from less than 4 percent at the end of last week.The New York Times - 2d -
Sunday shows preview: Trump tariff whiplash persists; Budget woes stress GOP divisions
The whiplash from President Trump’s fresh tariff agenda has persisted into the weekend as the president's approval rating takes a dip and Republicans on Capitol Hill work to carry out his domestic ...The Hill - 1d -
What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him
Economically, the trade war may be bad news for Xi Jingping, but ideologically and politically it is a gift. Last week, Mao Ning, head of China’s foreign ministry information department, posted a ...The Guardian - 20h -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 1d -
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.CBS News - 1d -
Trump exempts smartphones from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs after market rout
Dispensation is first sign of softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for AppleFinancial Times - 21h -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 1d -
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 -
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 -
Faisal Islam: Trump's iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat
Exempting electronics from US tariffs is a stunning about-turn by the Trump administration after 10 days of chaos.BBC News - 14h -
Customs 'glitch' impacting Trump tariffs fixed after lasting for more than 10 hours
A Customs notice reported a glitch in a system shippers use to exempt freight from tariffs. Logistics experts say it is a bad sign for the supply chain.CNBC - 2d -
Democrats Widely Blast Trump’s Tariffs, but Not Tariffs Overall
While Democrats have widely criticized President Trump’s whipsawing trade strategy as chaotic, they’ve displayed little consensus on where the party stands on tariffs overall.The New York Times - 7h -
Markets Worry About Finding an Exit From Trump’s Trade Fight
Investors are concerned about the continued escalation of the U.S.-China tariff battle — and the state of the president’s negotiating leverage.The New York Times - 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 - 4h -
Amid tariff chaos, 'SNL' mocks 'The White Potus' Donald Trump and his Cabinet
From the cold open to a spoof of 'The White Lotus' to 'Weekend Update,' Trump's trade war figured prominently in the latest episode, hosted by Jon Hamm.Los Angeles Times - 17h -
Trump Administration Delays Plan to Limit Pricey Bandages
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” reached $10 billion last year. A leading seller made a large donation to President Trump’s election campaign.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Signals New Tariffs on Chips, Calling Exclusions Temporary
On Friday, the administration carved out an exception for a variety of electronics from the steep taxes now applied to Chinese imports.The New York Times - 3h