Trump was playing chicken with tariffs. Then he chickened out

'Massive game of chicken' between U.S. and China on trade

Consumer confidence dips after a tumultuous economic week amid President Trump's escalating tariffs on China. CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman and former U.S. Ambassador to China ...

NBC News - 1d

There’s a place for audience participation, but ‘chicken jockey’ chaos takes it too far | Kate Maltby

Barrages of popcorn and even live poultry are featuring at screenings of A Minecraft Movie. ‘Chicken jockey!” If you know what this phrase means, you’re either a preteen boy or have accompanied one ...

The Guardian - 9h

In U.S.- China Tariffs Standoff, Trump Showed Xi He Has Limits

Xi Jinping, who rules with absolute authority, has shown he is willing to let the Chinese people endure hardship. President Trump revealed he has limits.

The New York Times - 10h

Sunday shows preview: Trump tariff whiplash persists; Budget woes stress GOP divisions

The whiplash from President Trump’s fresh tariff agenda has persisted into the weekend as the president's approval rating takes a dip and Republicans on Capitol Hill work to carry out his domestic ...

The Hill - 5h

Trump pushes trade partners to buy more U.S. energy as a way to avoid higher tariffs

Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit and achieve what he calls "energy dominance."

CNBC - 1d

‘A new golden age’: how rightwing media stuck by Trump as global markets collapsed

Trump’s tariffs were sometimes played down, sometimes cheered but rarely seriously questioned by the right. While Donald Trump recently instituted and paused hefty tariffs, sparking a trade war ...

The Guardian - 14h

Trump Tariffs Muddle Campaigning for Canada’s Conservatives

Pierre Poilievre’s 25-point lead in the polls evaporated, and he struggled to switch voters’ focus to the economy, crime and other issues.

The New York Times - 17h

Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

The US president says he will give more details on Monday; it follows concerns that tech prices could skyrocket as many gadgets are made in China.

BBC News - 43m

Trump says he’s in ‘very good shape’ after his annual physical

President Donald Trump had his annual physical on Friday where he says he took several different tests, including a cognitive test and a number of heart tests. He says he expects the results to be ...

NBC News - 15h

Large Shipping Nations Agree to Greenhouse Gas Tax

China, Brazil, and other major shipping nations agree to first-ever global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.

Inc. - 1d

‘He’s out of his mind right now’: Rory McIlroy blazes to historic third round lead at the Masters

Rory McIlroy’s historic quick start pulled him into the lead early and he did not look back. However, a showdown with Bryson DeChambeau looms on Sunday with a first career Masters win on the line.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump’s Tariffs a Mixed Review

In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties.

The New York Times - 2d

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg's longtime publicist and an Oscar recipient, dies at 96

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s publicist for over four decades and the only person in his field to be recognized with an Oscar, has died

ABC News - 3d

Astros fan rips foul ball out of Mike Trout's glove in repeat of Mookie Betts World Series play

Unlike with Betts, the umpires didn't rule fan interference on the Astros fan, who was later ejected.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB says he could 'play a game today,' discusses upcoming team activities

'I'm getting close to where I want to be'

CBS Sports - 7h

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard during market meltdown

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as President Trump's tariffs caused traders to bail out.

CBS News - 2d

Rory McIlroy faces biggest round of his life: Will he win the Masters or be Greg Norman?

Rory McIlroy could cement his place in golf's pantheon by closing out the Masters to complete the career grand slam. He's under a ton of pressure.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers

Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.

The New York Times - 2d

Challenge to Trump’s Tariffs Funded by Groups Linked to Charles Koch and Leonard Leo

The legal organization behind a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s tariffs is funded by groups linked to Charles Koch and Leonard A. Leo.

The New York Times - 1d

What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs

President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Tariffs Add to Apple’s Long-Standing Innovation Woes

Even before the threat of President Trump’s tariffs, there were questions about the company’s inability to make good on new ideas.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Completely out of touch’: golf and dinners for ‘king’ Trump as economy melts down

Casual attitude as markets fall suggests man detached from anxieties of ordinary voters – and surrounded by yes men. After lighting a fuse under global financial markets, Donald Trump stepped ...

The Guardian - 16h

Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump

The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.

The New York Times - 17h