Trump’s Tariff Pledge

Mexican peso and Canadian dollar fall after Trump’s tariff pledge

European equities slip while US Treasury yields edge higher

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump expands search for Treasury secretary

President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalists

Business - Financial Times - November 18

FirstFT: Trump pledges new tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico

Also in today’s newsletter, Citi slashes promotions and Telegram’s finances propped up by crypto

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump’s tariff pledge hasn’t sparked a stock-market panic. What investors need to watch.

“Tariff Man” is back, sending shock waves through the foreign-exchange market but leaving major U.S. stock indexes largely unmoved — at least for now.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Breaking down Trump's deportation pledge

President-elect Trump has vowed to launch "the largest deportation operation" in American history, targeting the country's estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. A CBS News analysis reveals ...

Trump’s self-defeating pledges on the economy

The scenarios where America does best involve curbing his campaign promises

World - Financial Times - November 8

Trump’s Tariffs

We explore his promise to impose a charge on foreign products entering the U.S.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 21

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks

Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump, tariffs and trade wars

And, Government promises overhaul of job market.

Harris seizes on Trump's pledge to protect women 'whether they like it or not'

Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump on Thursday, saying the former president's pledge to protect women was "offensive to everybody."

Biden calls for unity, pledges peaceful transition after Trump victory

Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden called for unity and calm amid political divides and urged Americans to "bring the temperature down" on rhetoric. He pledged a peaceful transition ...

What Comes Next After Trump’s Pledge to ‘Save TikTok?’

TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, is locked in a legal battle that could see it banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, but the new president could affect that outcome.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Trump, Biden pledge peaceful transition in Oval Office meeting: 'Politics is tough'

President-elect Trump and former President Biden sat down for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, just more than a week after the Republican's decisive win secured his return to the White ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump reportedly stalling presidential transition process over ethics pledge

There are several reports that President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a legally required ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest after taking the oath of office. According ...

Trump's Fentanyl Pledge Threatens to Sour Bright Spot in China Relations

The president-elect’s threat to impose 10% in additional tariffs on imports from China for its role in the fentanyl crisis is a time bomb designed to push Beijing’s leaders to take stronger action.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Trump Team’s Rejection of a Transition Deal Adds a Wrinkle to Its Transparency Pledges

The president-elect’s team said it would disclose its donors’ names and not take donations from foreigners, but it isn’t legally bound to adhere to those promises.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs

Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval

Business - Financial Times - November 8

China Readies for Trump Tariff Wave

A senior trade official says the U.S. taxes on Chinese exports will backfire, and the country’s economy can withstand ‘external shocks.’

Business - Inc. - November 22

How to deal with Trump’s tariff threats

Canada, Mexico and China have options to avoid a trade war

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How Trump should impose tariffs

Policymakers need to update their approach if they are determined to use trade measures to protect industry

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump’s tariffs are a reality check for markets

Bessent is a pragmatic pick, but he will not make up for the president-elect’s unpredictability

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump vows an additional 10% tariff on China, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico

The president-elect plans to raise tariffs by an additional 10% on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., according to a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China

President-elect attacks neighbors over immigration and accuses China over fentanyl entering US. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has said that he will sign an executive order ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Tech leaders congratulate Trump on winning 2024 election, pledge to work together on innovation

Leaders of AI companies and other tech organizations cited the need to maintain American AI leadership in congratulating Donald Trump.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Trump has pledged to wage war on planet Earth – and it will take a progressive revolution to stop him | George Monbiot

Voters have never been swayed by ‘rational debate’. Only a genuine change in the way we do politics can prevent the march of the right. We were losing slowly. Now we are losing quickly. Democracy, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ pledge may be a win-win for drivers and oil producers alike

President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-energy policies don’t seem all that supportive for the oil market — at first glance.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Why Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ pledge may not actually lower US gas prices

Despite president-elect’s vow, energy companies focus on managing resources to be profitable, not pumping more oil. At the Republican national convention in July, Donald Trump pledged to cut ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Trump’s tariff obsession is worse than before

Trying to close current account deficits with trade tools could cause serious damage

World - Financial Times - November 7

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs

It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Fashion World Fears High Tariffs in Trump Administration

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

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