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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 - 11h -
Markets Soar After Trump Backs Down on Tariffs
The S&P 500 rose 9.5 percent after President Trump announced he would pause his “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days, but economists warned that American importers were not out of danger.The New York Times - 1h -
'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 - 3d -
Nasdaq rallies most since 2001, notches second-best day ever as Apple soars 15%
The Nasdaq Composite climbed more than 12% for its second best day ever after Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for some countries.CNBC - 12h -
Ackman: Many small businesses will go bankrupt if Trump doesn't pause tariffs soon
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman suggested small businesses will be crippled by President Trump’s sweeping tariffs if a pause on global import taxes isn't implemented by the ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump explains dramatic reversal on tariffs: People getting 'a little bit afraid'
After days of market volatility plus increasing anxiety from business leaders and Republicans, President Trump changed course on his long-promised "reciprocal" tariffs.ABC News - 9h -
Stock market soars after Trump announces pause latest tariffs
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq surged after President Trump said he was freezing his "reciprocal tariffs" for 90 days.CBS News - 8h -
Stock market posts third biggest gain in post-WWII history on Trump's tariff about-face
Stocks skyrocketed in a kneejerk reaction to President Donald Trump's announcement to put a 90-day pause on some of the lofty 'reciprocal' tariffs.CNBC - 12h -
Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most countries except China
Trump says he will raise US tariffs on Chinese exports to 125% and unveils 90-day pause for other countries. Business live – latest updates Full list of tariffs: a country-by-country guide ...The Guardian - 15h -
Congress has power over tariffs, but stopping Trump isn't likely as of now
Stock market indices have sharply fallen on the heels of President Trump imposing higher tariffs on more than 180 countries.CNBC - 5d -
Trump tariffs live updates: 'Selfish' US using tariffs as 'weapon,' China says
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 9m -
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 - 13h -
Watch: Why US markets skyrocketed after Trump tariffs pause
The S&P 500 index soared 9.5% in the biggest one-day rally since 2008, following days of turmoil sparked by the tariffs.BBC News - 11h -
Britain needn’t be cowed by wrecking-ball Trump, it should seize opportunities in Europe, Canada and beyond | Will Hutton
Keir Starmer can help redefine global trade while strengthening new – and old – alliances. ‘Liberation Day” was, of course, a tragic idiocy based on a bewildering inversion of reality. The rest of ...The Guardian - 4d -
O’Leary advocating for 400 percent tariffs on China
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary said Tuesday that he is an advocate for placing 400 percent tariffs on China as the Trump administration ramps up its import taxes on the country. O’Leary, ...The Hill - 18h -
‘A lot of red:’ Markets fall again following Trump tariff announcement
President Trump is doing little to calm investors as analysts at JPMorgan warn of a global recession. NBC News Correspondents Yamiche Alcindor and Brian Cheung, CNBC Reporter Steve Liesman and ...NBC News - 5d -
Dimon: Trump tariffs will boost prices, weigh down economy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned investors that the U.S. economy is facing "considerable turbulence" due to President Trump's escalating trade war, which could slow down growth and lead to a ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump Tariffs May Make It Too Expensive to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’
President Trump’s tariff polices have sent oil prices falling, which may push energy companies to reconsider their plans to drill.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate Republican lunch erupts in cheers after Trump announces pause on some tariffs
Clapping and cheering erupted during a Senate Republican luncheon when news broke that Trump planned a 90-day pause on tariffs, senators in the room said.ABC News - 12h -
Bitcoin surges more than 7% in broad market relief rally as Trump pauses some tariffs
Bitcoin spiked on Wednesday afternoon following after President Donald Trump said on social media that he authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs.CNBC - 12h -
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 -
Experts, critics raise questions after Trump says 'this is a great time to buy' before pausing tariffs
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement Wednesday afternoon that he was pausing country-by-country tariffs by 90 days, some experts — as well as critics of Trump and social media users ...NBC News - 10h -
Affirm surges 20% as fintech rallies on tariff pause, but risk remains
The fintech sector rallied Wednesday following the Trump administration's announcement of a 90-day pause on planned tariffs.CNBC - 13h -
Media Outlets Face Fallout from Dubious 90-Day Tariff Pause Report
The report, that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs, spread on social media and was amplified by CNBC and Reuters. The White House called the claim “fake news.”The New York Times - 2d -
Sneaker designers, retailers and collectors brace for Trump's tariffs
Small sneaker makers and huge companies like Nike face challenges from tariffs, as many sneakers are made in China, Vietnam and Taiwan, which have been hit with tariffs on goods sent to the United ...NBC News - 1d -
I’ve seen many phoney trade wars come and go. This is the real thing | Larry Elliott
This battle between the US and China goes far beyond market turmoil – it has killed off the liberal dream of a borderless world . Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 125% tariff on Chinese ...The Guardian - 17h -
Bitcoin drops to $74,000 before rebounding as cryptocurrencies join global market rout
Bitcoin broke below $80,000 as rattled investors braced for further carnage after Trump's tariffs raised global recession fears.CNBC - 2d -
Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny
Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?The New York Times - 6h -
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 -
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 -
Business leaders speak out about President Trump’s tariffs
Billionaire Trump backer Bill Ackman is among the business leaders who have criticized the president’s trade war. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports Ackman called the tariffs a mistake and urged a ...NBC News - 2d -
Inside the true financial impact of Trump's tariffs on everyday goods
Companies will now have to pay more to import cell phones, sneakers, home goods, toys and more in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs — and the increased costs will be passed on to ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump says tariffs will help House Republican ahead of midterms
President Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday that his tariffs will help them ahead of the midterm elections in 2026. “We’re going to win the midterm elections and we’re going to have a ...The Hill - 1d -
EU hits back at Trump, US with tariffs on US goods
Member states of the European Union (E.U.) have agreed to tariffs on a range of U.S. products in response to President Trump's sweeping new import taxes. EU states voted Wednesday to “introduce ...The Hill - 18h -
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 - 19h -
Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond
We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economy. Donald Trump may have stepped back from his huge tariff rises on ...The Guardian - 4h -
Defense stocks abruptly stem losses as Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on global markets
European defense giants whipsawed on Monday, abruptly paring losses as investors continue to grapple with a broad stock market downturn.CNBC - 2d -
Trump tariffs: Suze Orman's best advice if you're worried about stocks falling
Suze Orman urges investors to stay calm and stick to their plans amid stock market turmoil.CNBC - 1d -
Mark Cuban: Tariffs, DOGE cuts could result in 'far worse situation than 2008'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban predicted the United States economy would be in a “far worse situation than 2008” if President Trump’s tariffs stay in place and Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - 2d