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Trump officials defend tariffs amid market, conservative unrest
Trump administration officials fanned out across the media talk shows on Sunday to defend tariffs imposed by the president on just about every country on Earth. The reciprocal tariffs were long ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump defends tariffs as markets plunge: 'I don't want anything to go down'
President Trump on Sunday defended his sweeping tariffs amid plunging markets, saying he did not “want anything to go down.” “When you look at the trade deficit we have with certain countries, with ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Stocks plunge to start week as Trump digs in on tariffs
The stock market kicked off the week with more steep losses after President Trump spent the weekend defending his new tariffs amid growing blowback at home and abroad. The Dow Jones Industrial ...The Hill - 15h -
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 - 10h -
In conservative Alabama, Republicans cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns
Alabama Republicans cheered President Donald Trump and his agenda at a GOP party the day he imposed tariffs and sent stock markets tumbling worldwideABC News - 16h -
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 - 7h -
Trump: Tariffs sparking investment in US
President Trump late Sunday defended his tariff plan amid recession fears, saying they are sparking investment in the United States. Trump spoke aboard Air Force One, where he said he was elected ...The Hill - 17h -
Commerce Secretary Lutnick doesn't back down in face of market sell-off: 'The tariffs are coming'
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration remains committed to implementing its reciprocal tariffs amid a global market sell-off.CNBC - 18h -
Are Trump's tariffs negotiable or here to stay? Amid confusion, he says can be both.
For days, Trump officials have offered conflicting statements on whether countries can do anything to save themselves from the severe tariffs.ABC News - 7h -
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 delayedFinancial Times - 1d -
Morning Report — Trump digs in on tariffs
In today’s issue: President Trump on Sunday redoubled his support for massive tariffs on most of the world amid heavy market fallout and criticism from some allies. Wall Street was rocked by ...The Hill - 18h -
'Sometimes you have to take medicine': Trump defends sweeping tariffs
Just hours after Trump's comments, stock markets plunged in Asia early on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng losing 9.8%.BBC News - 1d -
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. - 11h -
Trump looks for deals amid wild stock swings
{beacon} STOCKS FELL FOR A THIRD CONSECUTIVE DAY Monday as markets reel from ongoing uncertainty over President Trump's sweeping new tariffs and business leaders' warnings of potentially dire ...The Hill - 7h -
Amid Trump’s Threats, Canada’s Conservative Leader Faces Uncertainty in National Election
Just two months ago, Pierre Poilievre seemed destined to become Canada’s next prime minister. But his double-digit polling lead vanished with President Trump’s threat to annex Canada.The New York Times - 1d -
After Navarro Defends Tariffs, Bessent Says Trump Is Ready to Negotiate
Peter Navarro, a senior White House trade adviser, defended President Trump’s tariffs, but the Treasury secretary said the U.S. might be ready to negotiate.The New York Times - 7h -
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 - 9h -
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.ABC News - 15h -
‘A steadying of the market’: how Fox News sees the Trump trade war
The conservative network’s audience has ballooned since the US president retook officeFinancial Times - 1h -
Sec. Bessent says the market 'consistently underestimates' Trump amid turmoil
Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent on Meet the Press reacts to stock markets facing their worst week in five years, claiming market reactions are hard to predict.NBC News - 1d -
US market plunges for second day after Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The U.S. stock market took another nosedive for a second day after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on countries around the world.NBC News - 3d -
What Trump has said about tariffs as stock market reacts
As markets tumble and fears grow over a global trade war in response to President Trump's tariffs, he has advised Americans to "be strong" and "hang tough."CBS News - 6h -
Trump’s Tariffs Drive Another Market Meltdown
A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.The New York Times - 3d -
Stock market plunges for second straight day after Trump's tariff announcement
NBC News' Christine Romans reports after the stock market closed after another plunge following President Trump's tariff announcement, marking the two worst trading days since March of 2020.NBC News - 3d -
U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.CBS News - 10h -
Growing opposition from House conservatives threatens to derail Trump's agenda
Growing opposition among hard-line House conservatives to the Senate’s framework for advancing President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda is threatening to make this week’s vote one of the ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump says he is 'not looking' to pause tariffs before this week's rollout, despite market uncertainty
President Donald Trump said he is not looking to pause his tariffs before they go into effect Wednesday, despite turmoil in the stock market and global economic fears.NBC News - 8h -
Trump calls his tariffs a ‘beautiful thing to behold’ amid stock selloffs
Facing mounting pressure over the economy, President Donald Trump is not backing down, calling his global tariffs a “beautiful thing to behold” and arguing he’s fulfilling a campaign promise to ...NBC News - 17h -
Trump not trying to crash market with tariffs, says White House economic advisor
Despite a video shared by Trump on Truth Social stating a market crash was part of his economic strategy, Kevin Hassett refuted the claim on ABC's "This Week."CNBC - 1d -
Powell’s tariff dilemma: defend the economy or contain inflation
Donald Trump’s trade war has put the Federal Reserve in an awkward spotFinancial Times - 1h -
Global markets plunge for 2nd week, triggered by Trump’s tariffs
After stocks plunged last week, losing nearly $6 trillion in market value, Wall Street is bracing for another bumpy ride triggered by President Donald Trump’s global trade war. JPMorgan now expects ...NBC News - 17h -
Which Trump-supporting billionaires have lost the most in tariff markets turmoil?
Wealth of world’s richest tycoons shrinks as US president’s trade war spooks investors. Business live – latest updates With global stock markets reeling from Donald Trump’s announcement of ...The Guardian - 14h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2h -
Dow Jones ticker: Markets plunge in response to Trump tariffs
Watch a live ticker of the Dow Jones Industrial Average as U.S. stocks plunge in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive global tariffs.NBC News - 15h -
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.BBC News - 23h -
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 - 10h -
What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.
Federal immigration officials are rescinding the legal status of some international students, using rarely invoked powers.The New York Times - 22h
