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Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town
Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town
Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.The New York Times - 11h -
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.BBC News - 9h -
Wall Street Is Bowing Out of Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty
The stock market just saw more than $6 trillion in value wiped out.Inc. - 3h -
Tariffs aren’t enough: America needs a semiconductor revolution
If America wants to lead again, it must go beyond trade wars and build a real manufacturing ecosystem — starting with semiconductors, the linchpin of modern industry.The Hill - 11m -
Tech Stock Shock + Solving the Mystery of OpenAI’s ‘Blip’ + Tinder’s Flirt-Off
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for tech consumers and the future of AI?The New York Times - 3d -
Tech Stock Shock + Solving the Mystery of OpenAI’s ‘Blip’ + Tinder’s Flirt-Off
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for tech consumers and the future of AI?The New York Times - 3d -
How the EU could boost its defence capabilities with an arms-buyers’ club
Also in this newsletter: Why Meloni holds the keys to the EU response to Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 10h -
S&P 500 whipsaws after dipping into bear market
Global stocks tumble for third day as Trump doubles down on tariffsFinancial Times - 50m -
Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In
The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China
Venezuela owes China’s banks about $10 billion, and its oil is about the only legal way it has to pay them back.The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do to EU-China Trade Relations?
The European Union is deepening other trade partnerships as U.S. relations sour. But with China, the relationship could get closer — or more combative.The New York Times - 3d -
What to do (and not do) with your money amid tariff turmoil
With Wall Street taking a massive hit and experts warning consumer prices will rise even higher amid a growing trade war, NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to share tips for what you can do with your ...NBC News - 3d -
Stocks shudder again as China strikes back against Trump tariffs
Stock futures are pointing to another major drop in U.S. financial markets as global trade war risks rise.CBS News - 3d -
What to do (and not do) with your money amid tariff turmoil
With Wall Street taking a massive hit and experts warning consumer prices will rise even higher amid a growing trade war, NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to share tips for what you can do with your ...NBC News - 3d -
Nintendo Delays Switch 2 Preorders, Citing Trump’s Tariffs
The new video game console will still be released in June, the Japanese company said. Its price was unveiled as $450 this week.The New York Times - 2d -
Ted Cruz and Other Senate Republicans Question Trump’s Tariffs
One of the president’s allies warns that the trade barriers could hurt American business and consumers. But he has yet to take any real steps to reverse them.The New York Times - 2d -
‘A lot of red:’ Markets fall again following Trump tariff announcement
President Trump is doing little to calm investors as analysts at JPMorgan warn of a global recession. NBC News Correspondents Yamiche Alcindor and Brian Cheung, CNBC Reporter Steve Liesman and ...NBC News - 2d -
As Markets Plunge Over Trump Tariffs, All Is Calm on Fox News
There is no onscreen stock ticker. One anchor reassured viewers that “President Trump is keeping another campaign promise.”The New York Times - 2d -
Retirees 'stunned' as market turmoil over tariffs shrinks their 401(k)s
Americans nearing retirement and recent retirees said they were anxious and frustrated following a second day of market turmoil that hit their 401(k)s.NBC News - 2d -
Trump Is Defiant as Tariff Moves Roil Markets a Second Day
After China announced new retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump responded that Beijing “PLAYED IT WRONG.”The New York Times - 2d -
How Trump's tariffs rollout turned into stock market mayhem
What's happened is something worse than the worst-case scenario.CNBC - 2d -
Trump’s tariffs may be perilous for small, heavily indebted countries in global south
Garment workers in countries such as Cambodia among those who fear they will lose pay cheques if companies move production elsewhere. “This is very messed up. If Trump wants Cambodia to import more ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal
Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.The New York Times - 1d -
Small Businesses Face a ‘Tornado’ of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs
President Trump vowed to aid entrepreneurs by reducing taxes and slicing red tape. But some owners say other policies have put them at a disadvantage.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump not trying to crash market with tariffs, says White House economic advisor
Despite a video shared by Trump on Truth Social stating a market crash was part of his economic strategy, Kevin Hassett refuted the claim on ABC's "This Week."CNBC - 20h -
EV targets watered down to help tariff-hit UK car industry
New rules will allow manufacturers to sell full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2035Financial Times - 17h -
Trump officials vow to stay the course on tariffs despite market turmoil
Treasury secretary rejects recession fears and says tough ‘reciprocal’ levies will not be delayedFinancial Times - 17h -
The Fed shouldn’t try to save the world from Trump tariffs
Given its record, the risk is that the US central bank will do just thatFinancial Times - 11h -
Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs?
Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds. Keir Starmer has said he wants to shelter Britain from the storm of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 10h -
Trump’s tariff blitz sparks turmoil for green energy sector
Duties pose one-two punch for an industry already reeling from renewed embrace of fossil fuelsFinancial Times - 11h -
Goldman Sachs sees US recession if full tariffs go into effect
And it’s almost 50-50 even if they don’tFinancial Times - 10h -
'Sometimes you have to take medicine': Trump defends sweeping tariffs
Just hours after Trump's comments, stock markets plunged in Asia early on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng losing 9.8%.BBC News - 11h -
Bitcoin Is Down 10% Since Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement
The rapid drop shows that cryptocurrencies, which the president has promoted, are subject to the same market gyrations as any other risky asset.The New York Times - 9h -
The Fed shouldn’t try to save the world from Trump tariffs
Given its record, the risk is that the US central bank will do just thatFinancial Times - 11h -
The weekend Trump’s tariff threats became real for global investors
If global long-only funds start to rotate out of risk the market, turmoil could get worseFinancial Times - 9h -
Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 6h -
Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.BBC News - 7h -
Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 6h