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Wall Street begins to cut S&P 500 targets as tariff worries rock the stock market. Should investors be concerned?
Only a few months into 2025, the sharp decline of the U.S. stock market has prompted some of Wall Street’s top forecasters to scale back their bullish predictions for the S&P 500.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump condemned for using ‘Palestinian’ as slur to attack Schumer
US president said of Senate minority leader: ‘He’s not Jewish any more. He’s a Palestinian’. Donald Trump has been condemned by a leading US Muslim civil rights group for seeking to use the word ...The Guardian - 4d -
Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.
Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs
President Donald Trump addressed concerns around the economy after a volatile week on Wall Street. It comes as Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico only to change course and pause some ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Europe and Canada retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump touted better-than-expected inflation numbers Wednesday, as the trade war is escalating. Canada and the European Union announced new tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s sweeping ...NBC News - 4d -
As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up
A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.The Hill - 2d -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'
Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.CNBC - 6d -
Trump finds unexpected ally in auto union leader over tariffs
UAW President Shawn Fain showed support for President Donald Trump's tariffs, which include 25% levies on automobiles and supporting parts.CNBC - 6d -
Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect, Europe retaliates
The European Union announced countermeasures targeting the U.S. after President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect.CNBC - 5d -
Trump reacts to European Union slapping tariffs on U.S. goods
President Trump reacted to news of the European Union's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods set to take effect in April. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 4d -
A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.
In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump makes some false or misleading claims to justify Canada tariffs
President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade imbalances and drug trafficking. But many of his claims exaggerate or misrepresent the facts.CBS News - 3d -
Tariff timeline: How Trump turned global trade into an economic battlefield
Trump has praised tariffs as a fix for economic issues, but their erratic rollout and shifting reasons have worried investors. See a timeline of the president’s trade rhetoric.NBC News - 2d -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - 2d -
Canadians are mad as hell and ready for a battle over Trump tariffs
Canada is in a trade war with the U.S. due to Trump's tariffs and lies, and is retaliating by boycotting American goods, which will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.The Hill - 1d -
Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor
President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.CNBC - 5d -
Trump to increase steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada in response to electricity surcharge
President Trump on Tuesday said his administration will increase planned steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada in response to an electricity surcharge the Ontario government imposed in the ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump to speak on "law and order" at Justice Department as purge continues
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks Friday at the Department of Justice focused on "law and order." The visit comes amid mass layoffs and demotions at the department. David Weigel, ...CBS News - 3d -
Late Night Takes Stock of Trump’s Effect on the Markets
“In the first Trump term, it took a disease to destroy the economy,” Stephen Colbert said. “This time, he’s the disease.”The New York Times - 6d -
Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown
Stocks futures were again showing jitters early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and NASDAQ on Wednesday amid President Donald Trump's trade war.ABC News - 3d -
How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes
Some people are shifting their investment strategies as the stock market sours on President Trump, despite advice to maintain their savings and wait out the angst.The New York Times - 18h -
China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump
Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...CBS News - 6d -
Don’t expect Trump or Powell to bail out investors this time as stock market hits ‘danger zone’
After three weeks of unrelenting declines, U.S. stocks slid into the market’s “danger zone” on Monday.MarketWatch - 6d -
Brussels proposes collective arms purchases for EU member states
Response to Donald Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in EuropeFinancial Times - 3d -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - 5d -
Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface
The S&P skidded 2.7 percent, amid investor fears that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow the economy and sow uncertainty among businesses.The New York Times - 6d -
How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite
President Trump said that Americans would be better off in the long run from his tariffs, which he said would prevent the country from being “ripped off.”The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs
President Donald Trump has dismissed the growing chorus of CEOs, investors and policymakers who are pleading with the White House for greater clarity about his sweeping tariff agenda.NBC News - 6d -
House GOP blocks Democrats from forcing vote on repealing Trump tariffs
House Republicans on Tuesday approved a provision that would prevent Democrats from forcing votes for the remainder of the year on repealing recent tariffs implemented by President Trump. It ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump's tariffs are keeping some Canadians away from the U.S.
President Trump's tariffs are frustrating Canadians who like to spend their winter in the U.S. This comes as the trade war appears to grow. David Akin, the chief political correspondent for Global ...CBS News - 4d -
Local businesses grapple with Trump's tariffs as G7 envoys meet in Canada
DRUMMONDVILLE, Canada — Fury over President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs is fueling growing anxiety across Canada — especially in this working-class Quebec city where some 18% of local ...NBC News - 4d -
Kentucky bourbon maker says Trump tariffs immediately impacted his business
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, ...CBS News - 4d -
Tuberville says Trump’s tariffs 'only shot' at 'getting our country back'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he thinks President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are the “only shot” at “getting our country back.” Tuberville joined John Catsimatidis for his radio show ...The Hill - 16h -
Canada files WTO complaint over US steel, aluminum tariffs
Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO), asking it to dispute consultations with the U.S. regarding the tariffs on certain aluminum and steel products coming from ...The Hill - 3d -
Big oil gathers in Texas – but beneath the bravado, Trump-induced anxiety
Energy summit in Houston makes clear US is nowhere close to curbing fossil fuels, but tariffs are causing disquiet. This week, the world’s most influential fossil-fuels conference, which has been ...The Guardian - 1d -
America's allies hit back as Trump administration imposes 25% tariffs on metals imports
The U.S. raised tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25% as President Trump digs in on trade policies that have rocked financial markets.NBC News - 5d