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Fact check: are US tariffs really bringing in $2bn a day as Trump claims?
US president may have used some hypothetical maths but chances are slim that such sums are being raised. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has defended his tariffs by arguing that ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump takes aim at city and state climate laws in executive order
President orders justice department to stop enforcement of critical policies holding fossil fuel companies accountable. Donald Trump is taking aim and city- and state-led fossil fuel ...The Guardian - 1d -
Augusta provides an unexpected oasis amid the Trump maelstrom | Andy Bull
In this corner of Georgia you notice Donald Trump mostly by his conspicuous absence from the conversation. Augusta National must be the only known corner of the western world where you can’t buy a ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 12h -
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 - 7h -
What’s behind Trump’s decision to hit pause on some of his tariffs?
With rattled markets and fears of a recession, President Donald Trump was facing intensifying pressure from Republican senators, CEOs, investors and Elon Musk over his global tariffs. NBC’s Peter ...NBC News - 6h -
Trump pauses tariffs: What happens after 90-day reprieve?
President Donald Trump hit pause on some of his global tariffs, sending stocks surging on Wednesday but what happens after the 90-day reprieve? CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to weigh in on ...NBC News - 6h -
Trump trade war uncertainty threatens U.S. oil production
President Donald Trump’s trade war has thrown the oil market into deep uncertainty, triggering wild swings in crude prices, undermining investor confidence and jeopardizing domestic production.NBC News - 58m -
Trump news at a glance: Trump pulls back on global tariffs but slaps China with 125%
Move comes after stock market turmoil; Ice chief says deportations should run ‘like Amazon Prime’ – key US politics stories from 10 April at a glance. Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on ...The Guardian - 15h -
Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security
Government officials and contractors long controlled spy operations. Now the likes of Musk and Bezos are in control. Just days before Donald Trump ’s inauguration in January, Blue Origin, the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Stocks fall after day of wild swings as markets digest Trump's tariff reality
Wall Street ended largely lower Monday after a wild trading day as President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with aggressive tariffs that have rocked the global economy, leaving investors -- ...NBC News - 3d -
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Olivier winner John Lithgow attacks Trump’s second presidency as ‘a disaster’ for US arts
Speaking after his best actor victory, Lithgow said Donald Trump’s administration ‘has done some shocking, destructive things’ especially its takeover of the Kennedy Center. The actor John Lithgow ...The Guardian - 3d -
Corporate America won’t stop Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why | Alex Bronzini-Vender
Whether among executives, lobbyists or university trustees, an elite backlash to the Trump administration won’t work. It’s up to working people to resist. Few historical analogies exist for Donald ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting California’s Democratic senators during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House on Monday. “He looks like a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Here’s one key thing you should know about Trump’s shock to the world economy: it could work | James Meadway
It’s hard to say if the president truly knows what he’s doing. But there is a precedent for the US causing short-term chaos and reaping long-term gain. It’s less than a week since Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
World Series champions visit White House Team visited Joe Biden after 2020 victory Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting unnamed senators during the Los ...The Guardian - 3d -
Musk reportedly made several pushes for Trump to back off global tariffs surge
Musk’s unsuccessful attempts may be sign of growing rift between US president and tech billionaire. Elon Musk made personal, repeated attempts to try to get Donald Trump to back off from the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Elon Musk calls Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks'
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk on Tuesday blasted President Donald Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, as a "moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks" in a spat that underscores the discord among the ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war
Beijing vows to ‘fight to the end’ as president claims ‘many’ countries are seeking a deal with US. US politics – live updates Donald Trump is poised to unleash his trade war with the world ...The Guardian - 2d -
Accused would-be Trump assassin tried to buy Ukraine rocket launcher, filing says
Prosecutors say Ryan Routh made ‘reconnaissance’ trips before alleged incident in West Palm Beach in September. A man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on a Florida golf course ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump signs executive order to boost U.S. coal industry, in part to fuel artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday to bolster the country’s declining coal industry, relaxing restrictions on coal mining, leasing and exports in what the White House said was ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump trade chief says US 'running up the score' on Australia as senator slams tariff – video
During a US Senate finance committee hearing, senator from Virginia Mark Warner slams Donald Trump's 10% tariff on Australian imports , referencing the free trade agreement between the two ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bipartisan senators introduce bill to give Trump new powers to stop Chinese investment
A bipartisan team of freshman senators who went through some of 2024’s biggest battleground races are introducing a bill Wednesday to give President Donald Trump’s administration the power to stop ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump says ‘I know what I’m doing’ before stepping back from global tariffs
President says at National Republican Congressional Committee dinner that world leaders are ‘kissing my ass’. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has insisted “I know what the ...The Guardian - 23h -
Trump suddenly backs off global tariff plan after days of economic and market turmoil
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is pausing his tariffs plan for 90 days on 75 trading partners who did not retaliate in the hours after it went into effect.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order targeting law firm behind $787.5m Fox defamation suit
Order punishes Susman Godfrey, which helped Dominion Voting Systems get millions from Fox for 2020 election lies. Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday punishing the law firm that ...The Guardian - 20h -
EU chief welcomes Trump's pause but quiet about the bloc's own retaliatory duty plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt most U.S. tariffs, but she did not say whether the EU will press ahead with its ...ABC News - 7h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 4h -
The Affordable Car Is About to Go Extinct in the US
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs set in, it may well be time to say goodbye to the under-$30,000 car.Wired - 5d -
US tariffs create ‘urgent’ problem for Germany, says Merz
Chancellor-in-waiting comments after Donald Trump announced 20% levies on all European exportsFinancial Times - 3d -
JPMorgan chief Dimon warns trade war risks recession and higher prices
Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause long-lasting damage to US alliances, Wall Street banker tells shareholdersFinancial Times - 3d -
Jim Cramer says Apple down 30% from its record is not a buy yet — blame Peter Navarro
The architect of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs "has it in" for Apple, Jim says.CNBC - 3d -
CEOs think the U.S. is 'probably in a recession right now,' says BlackRock's Larry Fink
The asset management executive also said that the he thinks the tariffs of President Donald Trump could put upward pressure on inflation.CNBC - 2d -
Singapore warns end of free trade era ‘very hostile’ for small nations
City-state’s foreign minister fears possible collapse of world trading system following Donald Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
Companies look for US tariff workarounds
Consultants are helping clients lower the customs value of imports to cut the cost of Donald Trump’s leviesFinancial Times - 2d -
Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant' over 'Chinese peasants' remark
The sharp rhetoric comes as Donald Trump's tariffs fuel trade tensions between the US and China.BBC News - 2d -
Former New Hampshire Gov. Sununu won’t run for Senate in 2026
President Donald Trump said he hoped the former New Hampshire governor would run Sunday.Politico - 2d -
UK mortgage rates set to drop after turmoil
Interest rates are forecast to fall further as Donald Trump's trade taxes fuel economic uncertainty.BBC News - 2d