Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees

Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China

Chinese bloggers report Xi Jinping's government is considering a ban on Hollywood movies. That would drag entertainment companies to the front lines of the trade war.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

China and Europe Retaliate as Trump’s Tariffs Kick in

China announced a tariff hike on U.S. imports to 84 percent from 34 percent, while the EU said it would impose 25 percent tariffs on a range of U.S. imports.

Inc. - 1d

Trump Folds on Tariffs for Now –Except for China

Following a stock and bond market rout, and pleas from business leaders, the President hit the pause button–for 90 days.

Inc. - 1d

Delta Warns Trump’s Trade War Will Weigh on the Economy

Delta is one of the largest U.S. companies to warn about the impact of trade tensions on its business.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny

Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?

The New York Times - 1d

Capitol agenda: A brutal blow for Johnson and Trump

Politico - 1d

Ben Jennings on Trump’s tariffs pause – cartoon

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The Guardian - 21h

Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion

The island’s population might not be easily convinced as the president tries to clinch what he may see as one of history’s greatest real estate deals.

The New York Times - 19h

Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs

Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.

The New York Times - 17h

Renault emerges as winner in Trump tariff chaos

French carmaker insulated from industry tumult so far because it has close to zero sales in US

Financial Times - 11h

Late Night Taps Into Trump’s Preoccupation With Water Pressure

Jimmy Fallon said the good news is that “more powerful shower heads are on the way. Bad news: They’re all made in China.”

The New York Times - 8h

Trump is repeating one of the darkest chapters in US history

During World War II, the United States used the Alien Enemies Act and Executive Order 9066 to undercut civil rights and imprison innocent people and families in squalid camps. Using the Alien ...

The Hill - 3h

Trump’s Tariffs Shroud Wall Street’s Earnings Outlook

S&P 500 companies face high uncertainty amid trade war and recession fears.

Inc. - 3h

China’s President Xi to Trump: ‘There are no winners in a tariff war’

China slapped the United States with a new tariff, raising the tax on American goods to 125%. It comes after the White House raised tariffs on China to 145%. Chinese President Xi Jinping responded ...

NBC News - 3h

What Trump’s tariffs mean for green energy investors

Chinese clean tech stocks have risen since the US president’s latest announcement on levies

Financial Times - 4h

Theresa May: ‘Keep calm and keep talking to Trump’

The former UK prime minister on tariffs, Boris Johnson’s manoeuvring — and the time the president held her hand

Financial Times - 3h

Silicon Valley stands to lose from a trade war

Big Tech’s interests are in stark contrast to the movement that put Trump in the White House

Financial Times - 21h

'It's fastest finger first' - traders on their tumultuous week

Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump's shifting tariff policy.

BBC News - 20h

The US would be better off without the global dollar

Trump’s tariffs were erratic and flawed but imbalances in the world economy are real

Financial Times - 11h

‘I’m just being practical’: I’m cashing out and selling all my worldly belongings. Is that wise?

“I’m not panicking over the turmoil on Wall Street or Trump’s trade war.”

MarketWatch - 7h

UK economy surpasses expectations to grow 0.5% in February

Figure comes as Rachel Reeves contends with impact of Trump tariffs

Financial Times - 5h

4/10: CBS Evening News

U.S. bag designer says she's already feeling the pain from Trump's China tariffs; Trump tackles showerhead water pressure

CBS News - 7h

Trump's trade chief will defend tariffs as a ‘drastic, overdue change’

Politico - 3d

Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.

With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.

The New York Times - 3d

Capitol agenda: Trump’s trade rep takes the hot seat

Politico - 3d

Senate Republicans nudge Trump's trade chief for tariff end game

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer provided little of the clarity senators of both parties were seeking in a Finance Committee hearing Tuesday.

Politico - 3d

Senate confirms Trump’s controversial pick for Pentagon policy chief

Politico - 2d

'Keep it simple': Democrats unite around Trump's tariff misfire

The party has disagreed over tariff policy in the past, but has found common ground lately

Politico - 2d

Democratic group hammers Trump, Republicans over tax plans in new ad

Politico - 2d

In Trump’s Tariff Era, the Right to Repair Will Be More Important Than Ever

The tech we buy is about to get more expensive. It’s time to keep the stuff you already have running longer.

Wired - 2d

Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He’s Too Late

An executive order intended to give coal a boost ignores the reality not only of where energy markets are going, but where they are today.

Wired - 1d

Companies See China as a Safe Harbor Amid Trump’s Tariffs

The heavy U.S. tariffs on other Asian countries have made China a more appealing option for companies scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval in global trade.

The New York Times - 1d

Walmart Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook

Executives at the largest retailer in the United States acknowledged the new environment, but told investors that they were confident in the company’s strategy.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Reverses Course on Global Tariffs, Announcing 90-Day Pause

The president further raised already steep tariffs on China, saying that Beijing should not have retaliated against his earlier trade actions.

The New York Times - 1d

The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’

U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president.

The New York Times - 1d

House Strikes Down $5 Overdraft Fee Limit, Sending Issue to Trump

Lawmakers also struck down a rule giving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervisory power over tech companies’ payments apps.

The New York Times - 1d

China Says Shoppers Will Offset Trump Tariffs, But Doubts Remain

If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.

The New York Times - 1d