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Trump trade war intensifies as China fires back, futures plunge
China on Wednesday announced a new 50 percent tariff on U.S. exports, intensifying a trade war initiated by President Trump that is showing no signs of slowing down as it causes economic chaos ...The Hill - 11h -
How ‘liberation day’ rout compares with other notorious stock market crises
A swift loss of £4tn from global stock markets has led some to liken Trump’s trade war to 1929 Wall Street crash. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s escalating trade war has plunged ...The Guardian - 1d -
5 takeaways from the Trump tariff drama
Financial markets soared on Wednesday after President Trump issued a 90-day pause in almost all the tariffs that had roiled the global economy during the past week. The key exception was China, ...The Hill - 2h -
US Treasuries drop for second straight day after weak demand at $58bn auction
Lower than expected purchases of three-year government debt add to investor angstFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump's tariffs are a huge blow to Vietnam's economic ambitions
US exports have driven the economic success of countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.BBC News - 17h -
Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs
Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April . Global stock markets fell ...The Guardian - 1d -
CNBC says it aired 'unconfirmed' report on Trump tariff plans amid market turmoil
CNBC on Monday acknowledged that it aired a banner containing unconfirmed information about President Trump's economic plans amid widespread market uncertainty stemming from the tariffs he ...The Hill - 2d -
Why Asian markets are seeing such steep falls
Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.BBC News - 2d -
White House dismisses rumor that led markets to jump: 'Fake News'
The White House pushed back on the idea that President Trump is considering a 90-day pause on tariffs as “fake news” after it spread on social media and caused the stock market to jump. “Wrong. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump ‘caved today’ after pausing tariff hikes on most countries, House Democrat says
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press NOW to weigh in on President Trump’s 90-day pause on tariff hikes on multiple countries as the markets recover from a week of turmoil.NBC News - 2h -
Trump digs in on tariffs amid market volatility: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we break down the latest fallout from Washington to Wall Street as President Donald Trump forges ahead with new tariffs that have led to global economic uncertainty.NBC News - 2d -
Trump relieves GOP, markets with partial reversal on tariffs
President Trump's decision to lift hefty tariffs on most U.S. trading partners with a 90-day pause even while keeping in place a 125 percent on China is a significant reversal from his previous ...The Hill - 2h -
Markets spike on Trump's tariff reversal
Plus: House tees up final vote on Trump budget blueprint {beacon} STOCK INDEXES SURGED Wednesday, and lawmakers breathed a sigh of relief after President Trump announced he’d reduce and delay most ...The Hill - 2h -
Stocks slide after Trump moves forward with 104% China tariff
The stock market shed gains after the Trump administration announced it was moving forward with stiff tariffs on Chinese imports.CBS News - 23h -
Global pharma shares plunge as Trump doubles down on tariff threat
Global drugmakers’ stocks dropped across the board on Wednesday after U.S.NBC News - 11h -
Retirees 'stunned' as market turmoil over tariffs shrinks their 401(k)s
Americans nearing retirement and recent retirees said they were anxious and frustrated following a second day of market turmoil that hit their 401(k)s.NBC News - 4d -
Trump issues 90-day tariff pause on most countries, keeps hike for China at 125%
President Trump announced a 90-day pause or reduction in tariffs on imports from more than 75 countries, excluding China. Tariffs on Chinese goods will rise to 125%. Markets reacted positively to ...NBC News - 5h -
Fact check: are US tariffs really bringing in $2bn a day as Trump claims?
US president may have used some hypothetical maths but chances are slim that such sums are being raised. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has defended his tariffs by arguing that ...The Guardian - 9h -
Stock Markets Slide Again as Trump Plans to Move Ahead With More China Tariffs
An early rally on Wall Street faded and the S&P 500 ended the day down 1.6 percent after the White House reaffirmed plans to impose high tariffs on China and other countries at midnight.The New York Times - 1d -
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Stocks plunge as markets react to President Trump's tariffs; IRS warns against taking tax tips from social media.CBS News - 2d -
China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout
China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.CNBC - 4d -
Trump speaks after 90-day pause on some tariffs: 'Nothing is over yet'
President Donald Trump spoke about the 90-day pause on some tariffs for trading partners that did not retaliate. “I think it's going to work out amazing,” Trump said.NBC News - 4h -
Live updates: Trump defends tariffs; Billionaire Trump endorser calls for trade war time-out
Vulnerable House Republicans are on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty about the economy. Markets took a nosedive Thursday ...The Hill - 2d -
Volatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’
Wall Street swings in and out of red as turmoil from US president’s assault on world trade enters second week. Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies Which ...The Guardian - 2d -
Uncertainty Over Tariffs Leads to Wild Swings in Markets
The S&P 500 slipped into bear market territory in early trading but by the end of the day climbed back close to where it opened. President Trump said he would not back off his trade war, ...The New York Times - 1d -
Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
The recent S&P 500 selloff, fueled by fear of the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, was the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.CNBC - 1d -
EU recalibrates response to US tariffs after ‘black day’ for markets
Also in this newsletter: Foot-and-mouth disease returns to central EuropeFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China in day of wild market swings
US president sticks with plan to ‘reset’ global trade but sends mixed signals about negotiationsFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump says he’s not looking at a pause on tariffs
President Trump on Monday said he’s not considering a pause on tariffs, following an unconfirmed report earlier in the day that he was considering a 90-day pause, which caused the stock market to ...The Hill - 2d -
Stock market whipsaws as Trump makes new China threat
It was a roller-coaster day in stocks as panic selling subsided, while President Trump threatened to hit China with a 50% tariff.CBS News - 1d -
Reeves tries to soothe market jitters after sell-off driven by Trump tariffs
Wall Street rises after Treasury secretary says US can reach ‘some good deals’ with trading partners. Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves stepped in to soothe stock market jitters on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump insists ‘China wants to make a deal’ as 90-day tariff pause for most countries sparks market surge – business live
US president says people were getting ‘a little bit afraid’ about tariffs policy while suggesting he could exempt hard-hit companies on instinct. Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most ...The Guardian - 4h -
Live updates: US to have direct talks with Iran; markets slide eases amid tariff moves
President Trump is holding firm in his economic plans, even as stocks opened Monday morning at a loss and discontent grew over the weekend with his tariff agenda. He pushed back on criticism ...The Hill - 2d -
Apple's 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion
Apple is reeling over concerns that President Donald Trump's tariffs could force the iPhone maker to raise prices or accept lower profits.CNBC - 2d -
Stocks rip higher after Trump scales back tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariff policy continued having a dizzying effect on global markets Wednesday, causing U.S. government borrowing costs to surge while stocks saw choppy trading as China ...NBC News - 9h -
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partners, sparking fresh market turmoil
Rates on imports to US from dozens of economies rise further, with China hit by 104% tariffs. Business live – latest updates The US and China are heading towards an all-out trade war, after ...The Guardian - 15h -
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. - 5h -
BoE warns of possible ‘further sharp correction’ in markets after tariff turmoil
Central bank warns UK economy is particularly exposed to volatility triggered by Donald Trump’s policiesFinancial Times - 12h -
Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook
Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.The New York Times - 2d
