Trump extends deadline on TikTok ban

Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row

State department accuses east African country of ‘taking advantage of the United States’. The US is revoking the visas of all South Sudanese passport-holders and will stop any more of its citizens ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal

Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump officials vow to stay the course on tariffs despite market turmoil

Treasury secretary rejects recession fears and says tough ‘reciprocal’ levies will not be delayed

Financial Times - 20h

Trump admin argues judge can't order return of mistakenly deported man

Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.

CBS News - 18h

Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay Until Trade Deficit Disappears

The president said he would not quickly reverse last week’s steep tariffs, which have sparked pushback and roiled markets.

The New York Times - 17h

The Fed shouldn’t try to save the world from Trump tariffs

Given its record, the risk is that the US central bank will do just that

Financial Times - 14h

Trump’s tariff blitz sparks turmoil for green energy sector

Duties pose one-two punch for an industry already reeling from renewed embrace of fossil fuels

Financial Times - 14h

Bitcoin Is Down 10% Since Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement

The rapid drop shows that cryptocurrencies, which the president has promoted, are subject to the same market gyrations as any other risky asset.

The New York Times - 13h

Bondi says Trump will 'probably' leave after second term

The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.

ABC News - 11h

The weekend Trump’s tariff threats became real for global investors

If global long-only funds start to rotate out of risk the market, turmoil could get worse

Financial Times - 12h

Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs

Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemic

Financial Times - 10h

Democrats launching 'war room' to push back against Trump

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday it’s launching a “war room” in an effort to streamline party messaging and expand its rapid response operation, as Democrats search for ...

The Hill - 5h

FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues

Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”

Financial Times - 8h

Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest data on imports, exports and trade balances

Financial Times - 8h

Billionaire Trump backer warns of 'economic nuclear winter' over tariffs

Bill Ackman says the US president should pause his planned import taxes - or risk shattering investors' confidence.

BBC News - 8h

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 - 6h

Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?

With global markets again in free-fall, the president appeared to be losing support of business leaders, raising questions about his leverage in his trade fight.

The New York Times - 6h

Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift

The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.

The New York Times - 5h

Global stocks tumble as Trump offers no respite from tariffs

US, European and Asian indices fall as traders raise bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts

Financial Times - 4h

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders

A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.

The New York Times - 3h

Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs

Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.

ABC News - 4h

Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble

Dow futures opened Sunday evening down 1,500 points, or 4% percent., while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures were also down 4%.

ABC News - 1h

Trump’s Tariffs Hit a Sour Note at Landmark NYC Sweets Emporium

Price hikes to direct imports and packaging drive up costs at a New York Sity magnet for global candy fans.

Inc. - 3h

Stocks Are Making Wild Swings Amid the Damage From Trump’s Trade War

The S&P 500 went from a 4.7% drop after the start of trading to a surge of 3.4% before reverting to a drop of 1.3%.

Inc. - 3h

Tech stocks whipsaw in volatile trading session as Trump stands by tariffs

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks collectively shed more than $1.8 trillion in market value during a two-day market sell-off.

CNBC - 1h

Trump orders new review of U.S. Steel acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel

The icnonic steelmaker's pending purchase was earlier blocked by former President Joe Biden.

CNBC - 2h

Trump admin. asks Supreme Court to block return of deported Maryland man

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.

CBS News - 2h

7 GOP senators sign on to bill to check Trump's trade authority

Seven Republican senators, including Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the Senate’s president pro tempore, and Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), the former Senate Republican leader, have signed on to a ...

The Hill - 1h

Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts

Tariffs set to take effect this week risk stoking even higher inflation and slower growth than expected, complicating the central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.

The New York Times - 51m

CEOs Cry Foul Over Trump’s Tariffs: ‘This Is Not What We Voted For’

As markets whipsaw and recession fears grow, businesses small and large are on edge amid tariff-induced uncertainty.

Inc. - 51m

Trump tariffs: If you're worried about a bear market, look at this one chart

Zoom out on market history, and even the worst financial calamities look like small bumps in the road.

CNBC - 26m

Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here’s What Families Should Know.

The impact of the upheaval could vary greatly across the country. New York, for example, is not feeling significant effects so far, but district leaders are watching closely.

The New York Times - 39m

Ackman’s main fund drops 15% this year as he criticises Trump’s policies

Billionaire’s Pershing Square Holdings hit by US president’s trade war

Financial Times - 1h

Apr 2: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET

Michigan auto industry braces for Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported car and auto parts; Trump announces 10% tariff on all countries and additional specific reciprocal tariffs on “worst offenders”

CBS News - 20h

Rollercoaster for US stock markets as tariff uncertainty puts investors on edge - business live

Wall Street showed some recovery after initial falls but Trump’s team dismiss rumours of a 90-day pause on tariffs as ‘fake news’. US Politics Live: Trump says Federal Reserve should cut ...

The Guardian - 3h

How do you price the risk of ‘economic nuclear winter’? The market hasn’t a clue | Nils Pratley

While US bosses look terrified of being labelled unpatriotic over Trump’s tariffs, stock markets are trading on guesswork. Volatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ...

The Guardian - 59m