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Trump Keeps China Guessing on Tariff Threats

The president postponed what appeared to be a looming clash on trade and expressed a willingness to talk business, but he remains critical of Beijing.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Dimon defends Trump tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story ‘Get over it’: Dimon defends Trump on tariffs JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Trump executive order on DEI workers puts many in limbo

President Trump has ordered all federal DEI employees be put on paid leave by 5 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, causing confusion for many. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Taking Trump’s Tariffs Threats Seriously and Literally

Some analysts increasingly believe the president sees levies as more than a negotiating ploy. To him, they’re a potential source of revenue.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Trump orders all federal DEI employees be put on leave

President Trump is ordering all federal workers in diversity, equity and inclusion roles be placed on paid leave. It comes as the president faces backlash from both sides of the aisle for the ...

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Trump has ordered all federal offices to put their diversity, equity and inclusion employees on paid leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Trump signed an executive order Monday claiming that ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Why Trump hasn't moved forward with tariffs — yet

Amid the whirl of orders Donald Trump issued in the early hours of his presidency, one was conspicuous in its absence: new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico

President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Musk’s High Visibilty at Inauguration Puts Him Solidly in Trump’s Orbit

The presidential inauguration was a veritable billionaire’s convention with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in attendance, but Musk clearly has a bigger role.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says

The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Canada avoids Trump's tariffs - for now

President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing tariffs on Canada on day one but said they may come as soon as 1 February.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs

The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Trump pumps brakes on Day 1 tariffs

President Trump pumped the brakes on his plan to deliver wide-ranging tariffs as soon as he took office, slow-tracking and toning down changes to the U.S. trade system that figured as a centerpiece ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Axelrod knocks Trump for not putting hand on bible

Democratic strategist David Axelrod knocked President Trump for not placing his hand on the bible when taking the oath of office on Monday. "It's curious that Trump, who spoke about his near-death ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Without putting hand on Bible, Trump takes oath of office

President Donald Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Will Trump rise above his critics to put ‘America First’?

Or will his pardon of January 6 protesters keep doing what his critics have done?

The Hill - Jan. 20

How Mexico Is Preparing for Tariffs Negotiations With Trump

President Claudia Sheinbaum is detaining more migrants, seizing more fentanyl and positioning her country as a key ally against China. But the U.S. stance has shifted, too.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

The Trump Resistance Won’t Be Putting on ‘Pussy Hats’ This Time

The Democrats who mobilized against Donald J. Trump in 2017 feel differently about protesting his return.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

China can outfox Trump’s tariffs

Beijing is agile enough to swerve US protectionism

Financial Times - Jan. 19

Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope

Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

A deeper look at Trump’s tariff team

Who will set US trade policy?

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Trump’s TikTok argument puts his ego above the law

Trump’s filing asks the court to hold the law in stasis because he thinks that he, and only he, can solve the problem.

The Hill - Jan. 17

The BRICS bloc is growing — and Trump's tariff threat isn't expected to put off aspiring members

Despite the threat of a trade war with the U.S., economists and analysts tell CNBC that this will not stop BRICS from expanding.

CNBC - Jan. 17

John Bolton says Trump put "enormous pressure" on Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the Cabinet vote on the ceasefire deal, citing a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas. The vote is now set for Friday. John Bolton, former U.S. ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Canada sends Trump 'message' with retaliatory tariff talk

Canada must send a “message” to President-elect Trump on tariffs, one of the country's provincial leaders said Wednesday alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described the threatened levies ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Trump will 'put measures in place' to stop TikTok ban, top adviser says

Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the law allows a 90-day grace period for the app's Chinese owner.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block

Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Trump deportation threat puts US on collision course with Vatican

Pope’s appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield notable influence in US capital. When the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, sought to shut down a Catholic ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert

President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

TikTok ban likely to be upheld by Supreme Court, putting pressure on Trump

The Supreme Court on Friday heard oral arguments in the case involving the future of TikTok in the U.S., which could ban the app as soon as next week.

CNBC - Jan. 10

How will President Trump put himself on the map? | Fiona Katauskas

And will he be given the latitude?. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term

Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Trump's unpredictable streak puts Asia on edge

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of all U.S. naval forces in the Indo-Pacific, was tongue-tied. Addressing a conference of military and national security professionals in November, he stumbled and ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Trump cites tariffs in call to merge Canada, US

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump proposes 'merged' US, Canada President-elect Trump on Monday raised the ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trump: Washington Post report on tariff policy 'wrong'

President-elect Trump is denying a report in The Washington Post that outlines how his top aides are exploring a tariff plan that would only cover critical imports. The Post report cites three ...