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What is DEI and why is Trump opposed to it?
What the pushback against a more equal society could mean for a world fraught with power imbalances. When American voters headed to the ballot box in November, polls suggested the cost of living, ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
What it's like to report on a life-threatening storm
A look at how the BBC continued to report in extreme weather when it was clearly too dangerous to go out into the open.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly
Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
What are the key executive orders Trump signed and why is one being blocked?
President Trump signed more executive orders on Thursday. Meanwhile, one of the first actions he took is already being blocked. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports and CBS News legal contributor ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
What is US birthright citizenship and what does Trump’s executive order do?
Trump signed an order trying to end the right to citizenship for some children born in the US – here’s what to know. US judge blocks Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship As part of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Davos day three: Donald Trump says ‘make your product in the US or face tariffs’ – live updates
Rolling coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Javier Milei then takes a swing at feminism, telling delegates at Davos that it’s wrong to make femicide a seperate crime with tougher ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs if Putin doesn't end Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine began with an invasion by Russia in February 2022. More than 240,000 soldiers have been killed on both sides, according to Ukraine.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Trumps Threatens Tariffs Feb. 1 on Canada, Mexico and China
The president said he will impose tariffs Feb. 1 on products from Canada, Mexico and China, countries that together account for more than a third of U.S. trade.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war
US president tells his Russian counterpart to ‘settle now and stop this ridiculous war’ or face repercussions. Donald Trump has threatened Russia with taxes, tariffs and sanctions if a deal to end ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won't End War in Ukraine
President Trump in a social-media post urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal, in his most forceful and public effort to end the war in Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the WHO. What comes next?
President Trump issued an executive order late Monday night withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the second time Trump has tried to pull the country out of the ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump threatens Russia with taxes, tariffs, sanctions if 'ridiculous' Ukraine war not ended
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if there is no deal to stop the fighting in Ukraine "soon." "I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Why Trump hasn't moved forward with tariffs — yet
Amid the whirl of orders Donald Trump issued in the early hours of his presidency, one was conspicuous in its absence: new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead
President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war'
Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Canada and ...ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump Pitches External Revenue Service to Collect Tariffs: What to Know
President Trump wants an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs on imports. One trade expert said the move may be “more branding than substance.”The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump threatens 25% tariff within days for Mexico and Canada
Barrage of executive orders resets domestic and foreign policy as new president promises ‘golden age’ for USFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trade war has no winners, China's vice premier warns, as Trump threatens tariffs
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang warned of "no winners" in a trade war during a speech Tuesday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1
President Trump on Monday indicated his administration would impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada beginning Feb. 1. “We are thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Why is TikTok working again in the US as Trump takes office?
App has resumed operations after saying it received assurance over de facto ban, but its future remains uncertain. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates TikTok is restoring its service in ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Trump’s inauguration: what to expect as the new US president is sworn in
Pomp and tradition are set to unfold in sub-zero temperatures as the US marks the passing of powerFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Deportations, tariffs, pardons: what Trump has planned for day one
The incoming president is ready to sign a slew of executive orders on day one of his second term. Here’s what’s planned. In the grand theatre of American politics, presidential inaugurations ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors
The president-elect’s latest trio of mischievous appointments show his genius for trolling the celebrity-woke community. Donald Trump has permitted himself the delicious pleasure of trolling ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Polar vortex to bring life-threatening temperatures to US this weekend
Temperatures are expected to plummet over the weekend, bringing life-threatening conditions to large stretches of the United States. The polar vortex will send temperatures below freezing for much ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them
Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’. Jorge Luis Jiménez and ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Canada warns of ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs on US if Trump imposes levies
Ottawa’s energy minister calls trade tensions a ‘distraction’ from China’s rising economic and military powerFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
What US workers can expect from Trump’s second term
New administration expected to largely favour employers over the rank and file on issues such as remote workFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Trump’s second term threatens US leadership on global health
Wellbeing of billions could be hit if administration cuts funding and spurns scientific best practiceFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Why Trump’s tariffs may bring worse-than-expected price hikes to consumer electronics
As CES winds down in Las Vegas, one cloud hanging over the desert not often mentioned in all the coverage of newly unveiled gadgets was a prediction by the show’s host of how much prices for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises
Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada
Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Trudeau: Trump threatened to annex Canada to distract from tariffs impact
Canadian PM says ‘skilful negotiator’ Trump is trying to distract from rise in prices that would follow his proposed tariffs. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau , has described Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Anti-Trump former Georgia official on getting kicked out of state GOP: 'What took them so long?'
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), among the party's highest-profile critics of President-elect Trump, responded to getting kicked out of the Georgia Republican Party on Thursday by asking ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Why investors should watch the dollar as markets make sense of Trump’s tariff plans
It had seemed like nothing could stop the U.S. dollar from marching higher. Then a headline about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans landed in traders’ newsfeeds, and suddenly all bets ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Nippon Steel chief warns Trump that tariffs alone will not strengthen US industry
Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administrationFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump cites tariffs in call to merge Canada, US
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump proposes 'merged' US, Canada President-elect Trump on Monday raised the ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump will need to ‘establish a relationship’ with next Canadian PM as he threatens new tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces plans to step down after growing calls for his resignation. New York Times Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff and NBC News Correspondent ...NBC News - Jan. 6