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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
In Trump’s Shadow, Greenland Votes for a New Government
President Trump has expressed a desire to “get” Greenland, but the victorious party is in no rush to change the status quo.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
OpenAI urges Trump administration to remove guardrails for the industry
OpenAI on Thursday submitted its proposal for the U.S. government's coming "AI Action Plan," to be submitted to President Trump by July 2025.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Reaches the Supreme Court
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that issued nationwide pauses on the policy.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
How the Stock Market Has Done Under Trump
When President Trump entered his first term, stocks were steadily marching upward. This time, the trajectory has inverted.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump's quest to conquer Canada is confusing everyone
Canadians and Republicans alike are confounded as President Donald Trump increasingly links a trade war to his push to annex Canada.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump’s China strategy seeks ‘containment with a smile’
Trump’s approach will seek to limit the influence and power of China without resorting to open hostility.The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations
A judge ordered a 14-day halt on deporting Venezuelans under a Trump order that declared them enemies.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Trump moves to close down Voice of America
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".BBC News - Mar. 16 -
The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging
A central mystery of Trump’s presidency is whether his actions are in step with what voters want or whether he is going rogue on America.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Trump says
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office
President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social mediaABC News - Mar. 17 -
Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Federal judge blocks Trump transgender military ban
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's executive order which would prevent transgender people from serving in the military.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump’s Tariffs Have Sown Uncertainty. That Might Be the Point.
President Trump’s economic advisers have used a hodgepodge of messages to justify starting trade wars that are spooking markets.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates
Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Trump delivers remarks with Defense Secy. Hegseth
Watch live coverage as President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deliver remarks at the White House.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know
Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.ABC News - Mar. 21 -
Why Trump is struggling to win fast ceasefire in Ukraine
Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. The reality is proving far more difficult.BBC News - 6d -
The Carney Doctrine on Trump: Demand Respect, Be Patient, Diversify
On the road with the prime minister, we learned more about his approach to President Trump.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump on who killed JFK: ‘You’ll make a determination’
Following up on Trump’s promise, the National Archives released thousands of documents related to Kennedy's assassination.The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s gambit of using Putin against Iran will fail
President Trump thinks he has found an unlikely mediator to tame Iran’s nuclear ambitions: Vladimir Putin.The Hill - 4d -
Putin gifted a portrait of Trump to the U.S. president
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted to Donald Trump a portrait he commissioned of the U.S. presidentABC News - 4d -
Trump puts Venezuelan oil importers in tariff crosshairs
Also in today’s newsletter, the prospect of a new nuclear arms race and how lawyers are reacting to Trump’s attacksFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump could be pushing South Africa closer to China
On Feb. 7, Trump issued the executive order “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa.”The Hill - 2d -
Trump delivers remarks at Women's History Month event
Watch live coverage as President Trump delivers remarks on women's history month at a White House event.NBC News - 2d -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on automobiles brought into the U.S.
President Donald Trump announced he will impose a 25% tariff on all automobiles coming into the U.S. that will go into effect April 2nd.NBC News - 2d -
At Columbia, Trump's crackdown chills a fervent campus
Faced with the Trump administration’s crackdown and Columbia University's concessions, students say protesting simply isn’t worth the risk.NBC News - 1d -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Putin, in the Arctic, nods to Trump's plans to seize Greenland
Speaking in the Arctic, Russia's president said Trump's plans were "serious" but nothing to do with Moscow.BBC News - 1d -
Trump thanks Muslims for support at White House Iftar
Speaking at a celebration commemorating Ramadan, President Trump repeatedly thanked “Muslim friends” in Michigan for their support during the 2024 election.NBC News - 22h -
Trump thanks Muslims for support at White House Iftar
Speaking at a celebration commemorating Ramadan, President Trump repeatedly thanked “Muslim friends” in Michigan for their support during the 2024 election.NBC News - 22h -
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices
Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices
Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices
Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.The New York Times - 16h