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Trump's tariff rollercoaster could tank his presidency
Americans will head to the polls for the midterms in 18 months. And if prices are high and the economy is wobbly, don’t be surprised if the Democrats take back the House.The Hill - 10h -
Trump says tariffs will help House Republican ahead of midterms
President Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday that his tariffs will help them ahead of the midterm elections in 2026. “We’re going to win the midterm elections and we’re going to have a ...The Hill - 1d -
Exclusive: Pence agrees Trump’s tariff policy a potential midterm liability for GOP
Former Vice President Mike Pence said the Trump administration’s aggressive use of tariffs poses a potential risk for Republicans in the midterm elections, even as he expressed relief about a ...The Hill - 1d -
BlackRock CEO: Economy 'weakening as we speak'
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned Monday that the economy is “weakening as we speak,” amid widespread turmoil in the markets driven by the Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs. “The economy ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump risks losing ground with voters on the economy
The anxiety stemming from President Trump’s tariffs is opening him up to new vulnerabilities on an issue that has long been seen as one of his strengths: his handling of the economy. Polls released ...The Hill - 2d -
Germany's economy is expected to stagnate at best this year
Leading think tanks say that Germany’s economy is likely to stagnate at best in 2025 after shrinking for two years and the impact of U.S. tariffs could weigh down an already unimpressive showingABC News - 12h -
Yellen: Trump 'has taken a wrecking ball' to economy with trade war
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who served under former President Biden, said President Trump “has taken a wrecking ball” to the economy. “President Trump inherited an economy where growth ...The Hill - 4h -
7 Creator Economy Companies You Should Follow in 2025
From banking platforms to brand incubators, these companies are finding new ways to serve the growing creator economy.Inc. - 12h -
Stock Market Chaos Over Tariffs Could Take Toll on Economy
A big hit to portfolios would be felt acutely by higher-income Americans, whose spending has recently been the biggest driver of the economy.The New York Times - 1d -
72 percent think Trump tariffs will hurt economy in short term: Survey
A large majority of Americans think that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will end up hurting the U.S. economy in the short-term, according to a new survey that was released on Wednesday. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Dimon: Trump tariffs will boost prices, weigh down economy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned investors that the U.S. economy is facing "considerable turbulence" due to President Trump's escalating trade war, which could slow down growth and lead to a ...The Hill - 3d -
Jeffries accuses Trump of tanking the economy to create opportunities for the rich
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday accused President Trump of intentionally crashing the economy to benefit the GOP’s wealthy donors and other well-heeled interests. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Watch live: Bessent speaks to bankers about US economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with investors Tuesday morning at a summit hosted by the American Bankers Association. His remarks came as the U.S. economy has been under the microscope ...The Hill - 1d -
Charlamagne tha God knocks Trump over military parade planning while 'economy is in the toilet'
Charlamagne tha God is slamming President Trump amid conflicting reports that the White House is planning a costly military parade in Washington, D.C., even as the country's economy is "in the ...The Hill - 2d -
China Downplays the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure and casting itself as a responsible champion of fair trade.The New York Times - 3d -
Wild market swings as US economy is rattled
Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks.BBC News - 3d -
Powell’s tariff dilemma: defend the economy or contain inflation
Donald Trump’s trade war has put the Federal Reserve in an awkward spotFinancial Times - 2d -
Delta Warns Trump’s Trade War Will Weigh on the Economy
Delta is one of the largest U.S. companies to warn about the impact of trade tensions on its business.The New York Times - 1d -
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Global Economy, and You
The newest wave of President Trump’s trade policies increased global uncertainty, causing stocks to fluctuate significantly.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump just handed Democrats the golden ticket. Tariffs have unified the American electorate.
President Trump's tariffs are a $6 trillion tax on Americans, which could be a unifying message for Democrats to use in the next 18 months leading up to the midterms.The Hill - 2d -
‘Fruit of the devil’: Hainan’s betel nut sellers suffer from stuttering economy
Despite its links to oral cancer, people in Hainan have for centuries produced and eaten betel nuts, which give a natural high. But sales are falling. Many cities across southern China are known ...The Guardian - 3d -
China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.The New York Times - 3d -
BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns US economy is ‘weakening as we speak’
Head of world’s biggest asset manager says market ructions are ‘impacting Main Street’Financial Times - 3d -
More CEOs warn about impact of Trump's tariffs on global economy
After another chaotic day on Wall Street Monday, financial leaders, including JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, are warning ...NBC News - 2d -
Gretchen Whitmer goes to Washington with a call for bipartisanship to grow the economy
WASHINGTON — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out what she called a “consistent national strategy” for bringing manufacturing back to the United States in a lengthy speech Wednesday in the ...NBC News - 1d -
What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
After the US president hit China with tariffs of over 100%, Beijing retaliates with higher taxes on American imports.BBC News - 1d -
A global commodity sell-off is flashing warning signals for the world economy
"The collapse in commodities [prices] is a circuit breaker, a sign that a global recession is afoot," says Marko Papic of BCA Research.CNBC - 14h -
US-China trade snarls as world’s biggest economies brace for divorce
Shipments cancelled as punitive levies hitFinancial Times - 7h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 7h -
A federal Clean Slate Act will enhance public safety and grow our economy
The Clean Slate Act would streamline the sealing of records for those acquitted, exonerated or arrested but never prosecuted, as well as those convicted of simple drug possession and low-level, ...The Hill - 5h -
U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge
A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.The New York Times - 5h -
Stress about Social Security and the economy has seniors taking benefits early
Older Americans are dipping into their savings at a faster rate due to inflationMarketWatch - 2h -
Are US tariffs just the beginning? With Abraham Newman
There are other tools of economic coercion in the modern global economyFinancial Times - 3d -
House Democrats targeting 35 Republicans in 2026
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee rolled out a list of 35 House Republicans it plans to target in the 2026 midterms on Tuesday. The list, which the DCCC called its Districts in Play, ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats barely favored to win House in Sabato's first Crystal Ball 2026 ratings
A top elections handicapper says Democrats are on track to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterm cycle, as often has been the case at the midway point of a new presidential administration ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump's 'one shot' on trade
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump ramps up as markets melt down The White House showed no signs Monday of ...The Hill - 3d -
GOP glum as Trump tariffs loom
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP mood grows darker on as markets give up gains Glimmers of optimism ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump backs down on tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump relieves GOP, markets with tariff reversal President Trump’s decision to ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump-China trade war escalates
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Stocks slide as Trump’s trade war spooks Wall Street Stocks slid Thursday as ...The Hill - 1h -
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow an already weakening U.S. economy
Jamie Dimon is the first Wall Street CEO to publicly address President Trump's sweeping tariff policy as global markets tumble.CNBC - 3d