Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.

German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots.

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Trump Urges Trading Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals for More U.S. Aid

Ukraine has already emphasized that by supporting its war effort, the U.S. could get access to the country’s wealth of critical minerals like lithium and uranium.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump says he will continue funding Ukraine's war effort — but he wants something rare in return

President Trump says he wants access to Ukraine's supply of rare earth minerals in exchange for American military aid for the country's war against Russia.

NBC News - 8h

Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military aid

President Trump indicated Monday he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia. “We're handing them ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump wants Ukrainian rare earths deal in return for US military support

US proposal appears to align with President Zelenskyy’s strategy to keep Washington onside

Financial Times - 1d

Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.

The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.

CBS News - 1d

Steel companies want Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why their stocks aren’t jumping.

Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada are giving a boost to some steelmakers’ stocks, but retaliatory tariffs could reduce the potential benefits.

MarketWatch - 1d

Here’s how much the planned Trump tariffs would add to the average car price

As Trump’s tariff plans rattle U.S. markets, here’s the math on the increase to the average price of a car in the U.S., according to analysts.

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump’s Tariffs Are Here: What to Know About the New Trade War

President Trump announced fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China that look set to reshape global economies.

Inc. - 1d

Is Trump about to lead the U.S. into a trade war? Here's what to know.

Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump may be poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.

CBS News - 4d

Why does Trump want government workers to quit?

The president has offered eight months pay for their resignation

BBC News - 6d

Will Tesla’s projected sales growth survive ‘Trump 2.0’? Here’s what to know.

Tesla is slated to report quarterly earnings after the bell on Wednesday, with all eyes on whether its rosy 2025 sales growth predictions will remain the same.

MarketWatch - Jan. 28

Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why the idea is rejected

President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is being met with a hard “no” from the two U.S. allies

ABC News - Jan. 26

Here's why Trump's pursuit of Greenland is really about the control over the Arctic

According to experts, Greenland is "ground zero for how the Arctic has become more geopolitically and strategically significant."

CNBC - Jan. 26

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.

Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly

Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.

CBS News - Jan. 23

How Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. car prices

The average price of a new car in the U.S. is more than $49,000, and President Trump's proposal to increase tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise car prices even higher. Kelly O'Grady examines why.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Why Is It So Cold in the South If the Planet Is Warming? Here’s What We Know.

A mass of air called the polar vortex has escaped the Arctic and plunged southward. Some scientists see the fingerprints of climate change.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Social media users are wondering why they're suddenly following Trump. Here's the reason.

Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI

The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Here's why you’re suddenly following President Trump on Instagram

Many Instagram users have complained that Meta has automatically enrolled them into following accounts for President Donald Trump without their consent.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Here's what to know about Trump's Day 1 orders on energy

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Here's what to know about Trump's Day 1 orders on energy Trump issued a broad slate of executive ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Few buyers for India’s new electric cars

Also in this newsletter: Meta’s troubles with the competition commission, and Gautami Gavankar’s mantra

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?

Why does Trump want McKinley's name restored to the continent's highest point?

The Hill - Jan. 20

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons: Here’s what to know about potential clemencies

President-elect Trump is expected to make good on his promises to pardon at least some Jan. 6 rioters on Monday once he assumes the presidency and kicks off his second term in the White House. ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

U.S. economy poised to lead the global pack in 2025, IMF says. Here’s why.

The U.S. economy has separated itself from the global pack — and its lead could widen in the new year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Your car knows a lot about you. The FTC wants to make sure GM and other carmakers don’t take advantage.

U.S. regulators took aim at General Motors and its OnStar unit late Thursday, saying that they had taken their first-ever action related to connected-vehicle data.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Make boxing great again? Here are a few suggestions | Thomas Hauser

Turki Alalshikh is willing to spend billions to promote boxing. Bringing back what made the sport so compelling would help. On January 14, 2025, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh posted a message on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

U.S. stocks are falling. Here’s why Goldman says to stay invested in 2025.

Here’s why it worth staying invested in the U.S. stock market despite the recent rout and higher bond yields, according to Goldman Sachs Group’s wealth-management business

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland

The Arctic island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasing

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?

Donald Trump says the U.S. needs control of Greenland and the Panama Canal "for national security." Here's why both places are so important.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?

Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould

Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

3 reasons Trump keeps floating U.S. control of Greenland — including one tied to tax cuts

Here’s why President-elect Donald Trump keeps talking about one idea from his first term in office — getting control of Greenland, the giant territory controlled by Denmark.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Why Does Trump Want Greenland?

The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Here's why it's called that.

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Mexico again Tuesday boasting that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico in retaliation for his issues with Mexico.

ABC News - Jan. 7

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