Trump Hints Flexibility

Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?

With global markets again in free-fall, the president appeared to be losing support of business leaders, raising questions about his leverage in his trade fight.

The New York Times - 2h

Billionaire Trump backer warns of 'economic nuclear winter' over tariffs

Bill Ackman says the US president should pause his planned import taxes - or risk shattering investors' confidence.

BBC News - 4h

Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble

Dow futures opened Sunday evening down 1,500 points, or 4% percent., while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures were also down 4%.

ABC News - 1h

Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift

The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.

The New York Times - 1h

FirstFT: Global market rout over Trump tariffs continues

Also in today’s newsletter, UK to water down private equity rules and Marine Le Pen denounces “witch-hunt”

Financial Times - 4h

Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest data on imports, exports and trade balances

Financial Times - 4h

Global stocks tumble as Trump offers no respite from tariffs

US, European and Asian indices fall as traders raise bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts

Financial Times - 46m

Global Stocks Plunge, Extending Rout Caused by Trump’s Tariffs

A brutal day for markets around the world added to the pain of last week’s market turmoil, with the S&P 500 index set to enter a bear market.

The New York Times - 56m

Tech stocks whipsaw in volatile trading session as Trump stands by tariffs

The Magnificent Seven stocks collectively shed more than $1.8 trillion in market value during a two-day market selloff.

CNBC - 8m

Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs

Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.

ABC News - 40m

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Michigan auto industry braces for Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported car and auto parts; Trump announces 10% tariff on all countries and additional specific reciprocal tariffs on “worst offenders”

CBS News - 16h

JPMorgan Says ‘There Will Be Blood’ as Stocks Tumble and Recession Odds Grow to 60 Percent

Fed warns of ‘highly uncertain outlook’ as JPMorgan and other analysts increase recession odds in response to Trump’s tariff war.

Inc. - 2d

‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries

Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market.

The New York Times - 2d

The Affordable Car Is About to Go Extinct in the US

As President Donald Trump’s tariffs set in, it may well be time to say goodbye to the under-$30,000 car.

Wired - 2d

A dark hour for American science

Other countries have a chance to attract US talent driven out by Trump’s policies

Financial Times - 1d

US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo

Trump’s Africa adviser agrees ‘path forward’ to drive American mining investment as Tshisekedi government seeks to shore up support

Financial Times - 1d

Federal probationary workers left in limbo amid legal challenges to mass firings

Probationary workers fired as part of President Trump's downsizing talked about their jobs and their ongoing employment limbo as legal fights continue.

CBS News - 19h

Why the US mortgage market is addicted to big government

Government guarantees on securitised home loans make them generally low risk — but Trump’s policymaking raises concerns

Financial Times - 10h

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

The limits of the UK-US ‘special relationship’

Britain lacks leverage in Trump tariff negotiations, with UK diplomatic and economic priorities looking increasingly European

Financial Times - 6h

As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut

Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 1h

U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues

Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.

CBS News - 2h

Everything Is Going According to Plan

Will President Trump’s tariffs go down as one of the 100 worst decisions in presidential history? 50? 10?

The New York Times - 2h

US tariffs create ‘urgent’ problem for Germany, says Merz

Chancellor-in-waiting comments after Donald Trump announced 20% levies on all European exports

Financial Times - 3h

JPMorgan chief Dimon warns trade war risks recession and higher prices

Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause long-lasting damage to US alliances, Wall Street banker tells shareholders

Financial Times - 4h

Oil drops further as fears of global recession rise

Trump welcomes fall in oil price as he signals he is pushing ahead with sweeping tariffs

Financial Times - 2h

Are we finally seeing the fall of Elon Musk?

Democrats have used Tesla to undermine the entrepreneur and to highlight oligarchs’ role in the Trump administration

Financial Times - 1h

Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as cryptocurrencies join global market rout

Bitcoin broke below $80,000 as rattled investors braced for further carnage after Trump's tariffs raised global recession fears.

CNBC - 14m

Save the Smithsonian and America’s priceless cultural legacy

We cannot let Trump turn this American treasure into one more arm of the right-wing propaganda machine.

The Hill - 25m

In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction

ABC News - 3d

Trump Blocked America’s Front Door to China. Now He’s Closing Back Doors.

The U.S. tariffs on transshipment countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are so steep that they could force a major reassessment of global supply chains.

The New York Times - 3d

China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout

China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.

CNBC - 2d

Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat

Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive orders

Financial Times - 1d

Britain needn’t be cowed by wrecking-ball Trump, it should seize opportunities in Europe, Canada and beyond | Will Hutton

Keir Starmer can help redefine global trade while strengthening new – and old – alliances. ‘Liberation Day” was, of course, a tragic idiocy based on a bewildering inversion of reality. The rest of ...

The Guardian - 1d

As a young man, I fell in love with the US. The country’s soul is still there, despite Trump’s best efforts to destroy it | John Harris

For many of us, the United States means music, progress, hope. Whatever their president does, plenty of Americans continue to believe in those too. It seems as inevitable as the economic chaos let ...

The Guardian - 1d

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