Trump ramps up his trade war: From the Politics Desk

What’s behind Trump’s decision to hit pause on some of his tariffs?

With rattled markets and fears of a recession, President Donald Trump was facing intensifying pressure from Republican senators, CEOs, investors and Elon Musk over his global tariffs. NBC’s Peter ...

NBC News - 1d

With uncertainty over tariffs, should you do holiday shopping now?

With a lot of uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade war, experts are predicting higher prices on everything from toys to electronics and decorations. NBC’s Brian Cheung ...

NBC News - 1d

Markets or Trump: who’s in charge?

Plus: a stocktake of the political year so far

Financial Times - 3h

Donald Trump bends to the power of the markets

But trade war with China and tariffs on most US imports still risk great harm

Financial Times - 21h

Morning Report — Amid tariff uncertainty, Trump notches a domestic win

In today’s issue: Global tumult intensified Thursday over President Trump’s tariffs and the possibility of deepening trade wars and a recession, but the president got an early win in the battle ...

The Hill - 4h

5 potential trade destinations for T.J. Watt amid Steelers contract stall

With T.J. Watt possibly teasing his exit from Pittsburgh on social media, here are five speculative landing spots if the Steelers decide to trade him.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

China to limit number of American films imported from US amid tariff battle

China announced its decision to reduce the number of U.S. films shown in China amid the escalating trade war between the nations.

ABC News - 21h

Trump’s Tariffs Shroud Wall Street’s Earnings Outlook

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

Inc. - 3h

Markets Worry About Finding an Exit From Trump’s Trade Fight

Investors are concerned about the continued escalation of the U.S.-China tariff battle — and the state of the president’s negotiating leverage.

The New York Times - 2h

Trump advisor Peter Navarro hypes stocks a day after calling tariff-driven plunge 'no big deal'

The S&P 500 is down more than 12% since President Donald Trump reentered the White House and launched a trade war with China.

CNBC - 1h

Friday Briefing

An escalating trade war.

The New York Times - 10h

What NFL teams might want to trade up with Commanders to the 29th pick?

With two quarterbacks going in the first round, three NFL teams may want to trade up with the Commanders to get the third QB in the rookie class.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Trump dodged a disaster from the bond market, but the damage isn’t over yet

The bond market screamed at President Donald Trump this week to change course on his tariff plans

CNBC - 21h

China raises US tariffs to 125% as Xi invites EU to team up against Trump ‘bullying’

Chinese leader canvasses Spain and other trading partners on how to tackle economic fallout as market turmoil continues. Business live – latest updates Why did ‘strongman’ Trump back down on ...

The Guardian - 6h

Apple is left without a life raft as Trump’s China trade war intensifies, analysts warn

Apple remains stranded without a life raft, experts say, as tariffs on China reach a cumulative 145%.

CNBC - 7h

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns tariffs and trade war are causing ‘considerable turbulence’ in the economy

Jamie Dimon cited “sticky inflation, high fiscal deficits and still rather high asset prices and volatility” in his remarks.

MarketWatch - 37m

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

‘I Hope I Am Wrong, but I Am Pretty Pessimistic’: Four Economists Dissect Trump’s Tariffs

The most dramatic effort to remake the post-World War II trade system was underway — until it wasn’t.

The New York Times - 56m

Wholesale inflation fell March as price pressures eased, but trade war clouds outlook

The Labor Department is reporting that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — was fell 0.4% from February

ABC News - 2h

Morgan Stanley profits jump as volatility powers equities trading

US bank benefits from choppy markets in early months of Trump administration

Financial Times - 3h

Bessent moves to center of Trump world

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stepped up his role on President Trump’s economic team, taking center stage on the president’s plans for tariffs. Bessent spearheaded the roll out of Trump’s ...

The Hill - 5h

Friday Briefing: A Worsening Trade War

Plus, the biggest luxury deal of the year.

The New York Times - 18h

Man United “step up interest” in Zion Suzuki amid Andre Onana’s woeful form

Manchester United have ramped up their interest in long-term target Zion Suzuki with the club targeting a new goalkeeper this summer as Andre Onana’s woeful form continues to haunt Ruben Amorim’s ...

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Trump has added a political risk premium to US assets

Parking money in America is no longer the routine, fuss-free, neutral option

Financial Times - 3h

Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause

The president told his social media followers it was a “GREAT TIME TO BUY” hours before announcing a reversal on tariffs that sent markets soaring.

The New York Times - 2h

Former Vikings starter receives 'wake up call' after release from the team

Garrett Bradbury was a first round pick for the Vikings out of NC State and had established himself with the team, which made his release so shocking.

Yahoo Sports - 28m

Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Rattling Even Meta

Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, would not seem to be in the line of fire from tariffs. But President Trump’s trade actions are hitting even social networking businesses.

The New York Times - 6d

Most in new poll now view Trump unfavorably

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to -8 percent in a new poll, with more than half of Americans disapproving of his job performance, as he implements new trade policies and faces ...

The Hill - 27m

Report: Jalen Milroe rising up draft boards as his ‘ceiling is too high to ignore’

The NFL draft is just two weeks away, and rookie quarterback prospect Jalen Milroe is reportedly rising up boards. Scouts are smitten with his upside.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

Trump and team downplay continued market turmoil as 'transition cost'

President Trump and his top officials brushed off continued turmoil from his tariff approach as "transition problems" as uncertainty remains about what's next.

ABC News - 19h

Could there be an upside to Trump’s unhinged attacks on Canada? | Chris Michael

The US president has inadvertently united the country against him – and now his tariffs may make Canada rethink its dependence on US trade. Donald Trump is rather obviously the worst thing to ...

The Guardian - 6h

Maine Governor, Staring Down Trump, Says She Is Unfazed by ‘Loud Men’

Observers of her political rise — and some who have sparred with her — say Gov. Janet Mills’s refusal to bow to President Trump is right in character.

The New York Times - 8h

Why Iran’s Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With Trump

Top Iranian officials pressed the country’s leader to reverse his position, arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.

The New York Times - 6h

Why Iran’s Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With Trump

Top Iranian officials pressed the country’s leader to reverse his position, arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.

The New York Times - 1h

As Trump Upends Global Trade, Europe Sees an Opportunity

Ursula von der Leyen is trying to ensure that if the international trading system is remade, the E.U. is at the center of what comes next.

The New York Times - 2h

Trump Close to Winning Concessions From More Law Firms

Four or five firms could soon agree to deals that would be unveiled as a package, in an escalation of the president’s crackdown on an industry that has drawn his ire.

The New York Times - 17h

Prince Harry Meets War Victims in Surprise Visit to Ukraine

The prince toured a rehabilitation facility in Lviv for soldiers and civilians wounded in the war. The trip came as his father, King Charles, was in Italy.

The New York Times - 3h