Trump's Economic Agenda

Exit polls 2024: Deep economic discontent with Biden drove voters to Trump

Broad economic discontent and sharp divisions about the nation’s future mark voter attitudes nationally in ABC News' preliminary exit poll results.

Trump leverages economic discontent, extends his appeal -- and breaks mold: ANALYSIS

While ABC News had not projected a winner by early Wednesday morning, Trump's performance broke the mold across a variety of measures.

Europe praises Trump's victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare

European leaders are congratulating Donald Trump for his victory, while sources add the outcome is not as shocking as when he clinched victory in 2016.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump’s Economic Plans Could Worsen Inflation, Economists Say

Many Americans fretted about inflation as they headed out to vote. But Donald J. Trump’s approach comes with risks of a renewed boost.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Trump’s Newest Economic Guides Are Not Like His Old Ones

A little-known investment banker, a former hedge fund star and an acolyte of George Soros have the president-elect’s ear.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

America Voted for Economic Change in Trump. They Just Might Get It

Despite appearance of a healthy economy, Americans are looking for a shake up.

Business - Inc. - November 10

Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’

The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Republicans and Democrats Highly Divided in Economic Outlook Under Trump

Consumer sentiment among Republicans has soared to its highest point since Donald J. Trump left the White House, while declining among Democrats.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Lewandowski: Trump to unveil administration’s economic picks next week

Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser on President-elect Trump’s campaign, said the incoming president will unveil the administration’s economic picks next week. “But next week is when the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

How Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Could Turn Into Law

Republicans are juggling complex political and tactical questions as they plan their congressional agenda next year.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council

Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.

Business - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council

The appointment came as Donald Trump renewed his vow to raise tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada.

Business - CNBC - 16 hours ago

Trump taps Kevin Hassett as National Economic Council head

President-elect Trump has chosen former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council in his next administration, he said Tuesday. “I am very pleased to announce ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Donald Trump rounds out economic team after tariff threats

President-elect taps Jamieson Greer for US trade representative and Kevin Hassett as director of National Economic Council

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump expected to name Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Trump’s economic picks form a ‘team of rivals.’ What it means for tariffs and more.

President-elect Donald Trump has assembled what might be called a team of rivals on economic policy. But investors should look no further than Trump himself when it comes to a key part of his ...

Business - MarketWatch - 11 hours ago

Kevin Hassett returning as an economic adviser for second Trump administration

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

RFK Jr. talks health care agenda following Trump win: ‘I’m not going to take away vaccines’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who may play a key role in overseeing health care in a second Trump administration, spoke to NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard about his current views on vaccines, fluoride in water, ...

Trump transition lawyer: DOJ employees who won't implement agenda should leave

An attorney helping President-elect Trump plan for the transition at the Justice Department (DOJ) said Monday that career employees opposed to the Republican's vision for the agency should leave. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."

Taking a 'blowtorch' to government: Trump's Cabinet picks will help carry out his agenda

Since his decisive victory last week, Trump has tapped trusted allies — like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard — to carry out his priorities.

Politics - NBC News - November 14

What to know about RFK Jr.'s agenda after Trump's planned nomination

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. CBS News senior ...

How to protect your portfolio against risks tied to President-elect Trump's tariff agenda

Astoria Portfolio Advisors CEO John Davi said he thinks the new administration's policies could be "very inflationary."

Business - CNBC - November 16

What Trump’s picks say about his Middle East agenda, a two-state solution: ANALYSIS

Officials and experts spoke with ABC News about what he hopes to achieve.

Dave Weldon, Trump's CDC pick, could bolster an RFK Jr. anti-vaccine agenda

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Dr. Dave Weldon, a former congressman from Florida who has questioned vaccine safety, to lead the CDC may position him as an important anti-vaccine ally for ...

Trump is ‘testing the waters’ on market reaction with tariff threats: fmr. Trump economic adviser

President-elect Donald Trump “means what he says” when it comes to implementing widespread tariffs on major trade partners, says former National Economic Council Deputy Director Everett Eissenstat.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Would Trump be inflationary? His supply-driven growth will lower prices, economic adviser argues.

Economist Kevin Hassett — viewed as in the running to become Federal Reserve chair in a second Trump administration — on Tuesday defended the Republican presidential nominee’s policies from the ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Elon Musk predicts ‘hardship,’ economic turmoil and a stock-market crash if Trump wins

Musk’s agenda is like your new family doctor promising a major dose of brutal chemotherapy when you are perfectly healthy and cancer-free.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

How Trump Superfan Elon Musk’s Plan to Cut $2 Trillion in Spending Could Mean Economic Chaos

The GOP candidate has spoken of making the billionaire CEO in charge of a ‘Department of Efficiency,’ but experts warn those dramatic reductions could mean instability and turmoil.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Trump’s economic team: Who could run Treasury, the Fed and energy in his second term

Even before Donald Trump was called the winner of Tuesday’s election, names had been circulating about who the Republican nominee would appoint to key posts in his second term. Now that he’s won, ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

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