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What does Trump's tariff pause mean for global trade?
What is the situation after the historic upheaval in American trade policy.BBC News - 23h -
Iran says it is seeking "real and fair" agreement in nuclear talks
In the lead-up to talks this weekend, President Trump reiterated his warning that military action was "absolutely" possible if talks failed.CBS News - 39m -
Britain announces a surge of Ukraine support as Western backers meet to drum up arms
Britain has announced a “surge” of military support to Ukraine, as the war-ravaged country’s Western backers gather at NATO headquarters to drum up weapons and ammunitionABC News - 3h -
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 -
Trump administration ordered to help return man wrongly deported to El Salvador – US politics live
Supreme court upholds earlier order that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be released after being improperly sent to prison. Advocates for academic freedom are bracing for what they expect to be the ...The Guardian - 1h -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How much leverage does India have in trade talks with the U.S.?
As the race to secure a trade deal with the U.S. heats up, can India secure favourable terms compared to other emerging markets?CNBC - 1d -
Travis Kelce Slams ‘Nonsense’ Claims About His Personal Life
Travis Kelce may have a lot going on between his NFL career, his charity work, and his relationship with Taylor Swift — but he wanted to make sure to clear up (and vehemently shut down) the latest ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Danish shoppers boycott U.S. products as Greenland — and trade — tensions escalate
Incensed by President Donald Trump's posturing over Greenland and sweeping trade tariffs, Danish shoppers are turning their backs on American products.CNBC - 3h -
President may have backtracked, but this is far from over
There is an anxious wait to find out what comes next - and if a currency war will follow.BBC News - 23h -
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 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 -
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly as Labor Market Shrugs Off Trade War
Despite DOGE layoffs, new unemployment claims were below estimates, reflecting a solid job market, though concerns about a global recession remain high.Inc. - 23h -
Tariffs, trade war inflation impact to be 'pretty ugly' by summer, economists say
Tariffs will take a few months to filter through to consumer prices, economists said.CNBC - 21h -
China to reduce the number of Hollywood films allowed amid trade war
China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.Los Angeles Times - 18h -
Stock Markets Rattled by Latest Escalation in U.S.-China Trade War
Beijing retaliated with higher tariffs on U.S. goods, a tit-for-tat move that intensified investors’ anxiety.The New York Times - 1h -
Stocks wobble as new Chinese tariffs on US goods intensify trade war
China raised U.S. tariffs to 125%, but said it will not increase levies further.ABC News - 15m -
Poilievre’s Populism Is a Hit in Alberta, but Falters Elsewhere in Canada
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump was ‘the candidate of peace’. Now he’s fanning the flames of war | Mohamad Bazzi
The US is bombing Houthi rebels and supporting Netanyahu’s campaigns as it sleepwalks into new conflicts. Throughout the last presidential campaign, Donald Trump portrayed himself as the ...The Guardian - 1d -
$2,150 for an iPhone? Trump tariffs are ‘category 5 price storm’
US is not set up to supply mobile phones and would cost estimated $30bn to move just 10% of chain from China. The AI-generated video of tired-looking Americans making mobile phones, which ...The Guardian - 1h -
UK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5% in boost to Rachel Reeves
February GDP rise bigger than forecast but impact from Donald Trump’s tariff war yet to come. Business live – latest updates The UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, figures ...The Guardian - 9h -
Morgan Stanley tops quarterly estimates as equity trading revenue surges 45%
Shares of Morgan Stanley, like those of its peers, have whipsawed in recent days amid President Donald Trump's trade policies.CNBC - 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 -
How chaotic markets could help Trump balance trade
Mayhem threatens to erode the appeal of US investments — which could, perversely, help Trump get what he wants.Financial Times - 11h -
Trump tariffs mean higher prices, big losses for Amazon sellers that source from China
Trump's tariffs are poised to raise prices on Amazon and devastate small businesses that source products from China, sellers told CNBC.CNBC - 20h -
Children of war: six orphans’ 1,000-mile journey across Sudan in search of safety
After dysentery killed their mother and the civil war came to their home in Omdurman, Haroun and his young siblings were forced to set off on an epic quest to reach El Geneina . They were ...The Guardian - 10h -
Whole Hog Politics: What do Democrats really want?
On the menu: Tillis draws a top Dem opponent; Paxton, Cornyn headed for brutal battle; old is out for Dem challengers; fat suits; sign of the times Politics is like investing or shooting skeet: ...The Hill - 3h -
Navarro sidesteps question on tariff pause decision, denies insider trading allegations
White House senior trade adviser Peter Navarro sidestepped a question about whether or not he was present for President Trump's decision to enact a 90-day pause on country-specific tariffs during a ...The Hill - 11h -
Trump ignites ‘insider trading’ accusations after global tariffs U-turn
US president posted it was ‘a great time to buy’ on social media just hours before pausing tariff impositions. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump is facing accusations of market ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump to undergo physical after years of reluctance to share medical information
President Donald Trump is preparing for his annual physicalABC News - 7h -
Labour’s trade and tariff balancing act
Plus, UK tries to negotiate Trump’s minimum rate and broader US economic deal but none of this looks easyFinancial Times - 6h -
Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk
Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.The New York Times - 5d -
The wealthy are loading up on cash, gold and family trusts during market turmoil
Wealthy investors have made the best trade over the past week — largely doing nothing.NBC News - 18h -
Stock market shudders as China jacks up tariffs on U.S. to 125%
Stocks are choppy in early trading as Wall Street analysts warn of a sharp escalation in conflict between the world's two biggest economies.CBS News - 5m -
How one Maine high school became the center of Trump's war on trans student athletes
Greely High School in Cumberland, Maine, has become a focal point in Trump's crusade against transgender student athletes.NBC News - 17h -
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.CBS News - 1d -
H.R. McMaster receives accidental call from President Trump
Sources say former White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster was surprised to hear President Trump's voice on the phone.CBS News - 1d -
Navarro labels reported sidelining 'fake news'
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said his job was safe despite a series of public spats with tech billionaire Elon Musk and reports alleging he was sidelined from decision making. Navarro, ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump’s pivot on tariffs shows that Wall Street still has a seat at his table
This past week shows that financial markets, and by proxy Wall Street statesmen like Jamie Dimon, are still guardrails on the Trump administration.CNBC - 22h -
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steps Down Amid Strained Ties Under Trump
The departure may complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv, which has been stressed by President Trump’s efforts to end the war.The New York Times - 17h -
High School Scoreboard: Results and recaps from Thursday's games across RI
Keep up with all of Thursday's high school action each weeknights on providencejournal.comYahoo Sports - 12h