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To Counter Trump’s Tariffs on Goods, Countries May Hit Back at US Services
Service sectors make up the vast bulk of the American economy, which gives trading partners some clout in trade negotiations.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Announces Tariff—Get Ready for a Recession
Investors, consumers, executives, and traders were already losing confidence in the economy before today.Inc. - 1d -
Rolls-Royce in talks over UK subsidies for new engine development
FTSE 100 group believes the £3bn narrow-body project could deliver a step change in British economyFinancial Times - 1d -
EU ready to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs, says von der Leyen
Commission president warns global economy will ‘massively suffer’ from US trade barrageFinancial Times - 1d -
Will Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs drag US into recession?
President’s move to rip up global trade rule book will hit an economy already losing momentum, say economistsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s trade onslaught imperils chance of China ‘grand bargain’
‘Hard decoupling’ between world’s two largest economies could derail negotiations covering TikTokFinancial Times - 1d -
Oil slides as Opec+ lifts output and tariffs spark global growth fears
Unexpected increase in supply comes as concern over world economy hits several commoditiesFinancial Times - 20h -
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Garment Makers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Hard
The industry supplies low-cost clothing to the United States, and is a crucial part of the Asian countries’ economies.The New York Times - 22h -
S&P 500 Drops 4.3 Percent as Trump’s Tariffs Shock Markets
The S&P 500 is on track for its worst day since Covid shattered the global economy five years ago.Inc. - 22h -
Higher inflation, shaky markets: What to expect from Trump's tariff policies, according to economists
Trump's tariffs are likely to roil the economy, experts say. But they shouldn't derail your long-term plans.CNBC - 14h -
Trump’s Tariffs Follow Anger Over Trade Imbalances and Lost Manufacturing Jobs
Economists and legal experts question how the strongest economy in the world can be facing a national emergency over the trade deficit.The New York Times - 15h -
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".BBC News - 13h -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How far is India from creating its own DeepSeek?
India's growing economy and tech-savvy population position it well to create a DeepSeek competitor. But the country faces obstacles in reaching that outcome.CNBC - 13h -
Inflation fears add to pressure on Fed
Bets on surging import prices show concern that US economy is slowing sharply or even flirting with recessionFinancial Times - 6h -
China hits back at Trump with 34% tariff on U.S. imports
China announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports on Friday, escalating trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.NBC News - 3h -
Trump Officials Warn of Tariff Pain as Price Increases Loom and Stocks Tumble
The president’s aides insist the fallout will be short and ultimately result in a better economy, as economists warn of higher inflation and slower growth.The New York Times - 3h -
10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.The New York Times - 6d -
Kristi Noem’s Rolex at El Salvador Prison Draws Attention
Kristi Noem’s trip to a prison in El Salvador drew social media attention for the homeland security secretary’s choice to wear a gold Rolex in such a setting.The New York Times - 6d -
Rubio Says He Has Revoked 300 or More Visas in Trump’s Deportation Push
The secretary of state said he was trying to expel “lunatics” who had taken part in campus movements, as well as criminals. Some are permanent U.S. residents.The New York Times - 6d -
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.The New York Times - 4d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 4d -
What to Know About Adderall, Ritalin and Other Prescription Stimulants
The health secretary said the drugs have “damaged” children, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.The New York Times - 3d -
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.CNBC - 3d -
Pentagon offering new round of voluntary resignations, retirements
The Defense Department plans to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and early retirements to the civilian workforce, but how it will go about this is unclear. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.The New York Times - 2d -
Watch live: Duffy testifies on Trump administration infrastructure funding
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will face questioning from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday morning on infrastructure funding under the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Goods imported from China now face a 54% tariff rate — and possibly higher
Goods imported from China will now face a combined total tariff rate of 54%, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday.NBC News - 1d -
Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda
The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.The New York Times - 1d -
Rubio downplays NATO rupture on European make-up mission
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO are seeking to reassure wary NATO allies of the U.S. commitment to the alliance.NBC News - 1d -
Pentagon watchdog investigating Hegseth's use of Signal
The Defense Department's internal watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the messaging app Signal to discuss highly sensitive military information, according to a newly ...The Hill - 18h -
Democratic group focused on downballot races hauls in $600K in first quarter
A Democratic group focused on downballot races said Thursday that it hauled more than $600,000 in the first quarter of 2025. In a Thursday press release, the Democratic Association of Secretaries ...The Hill - 16h -
Pentagon inspector general to investigate Pete Hegseth's role in Signal chat leak
The Pentagon's internal watchdog notified the defense secretary of a probe into whether he shared classified information last month in a Signal group chat that included a journalist.NBC News - 18h -
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.CBS News - 12h -
Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.
A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Is CoreWeave’s Debut an Ill Omen for I.P.O.s?
The A.I. company is set to make its market debut on Friday amid concerns about its business model and the health of the wider economy.The New York Times - Mar. 28