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Lesotho, a Small African Nation, Expects a Big Hit From Trump’s Tariffs
The amount of manufactured goods exported from Africa to the United States is minuscule. But for Lesotho, the impact of a stunning 50 percent tariff is enormous.The New York Times - 1d -
Tens of thousands rally against Trump at DC ‘Hands Off’ protest
Congress members Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar among speakers as demonstrators denounce ‘fascism’. Demonstrators estimated to be in the tens of thousands gathered in Washington DC on ...The Guardian - 1d -
A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump
Law firms and universities do not need to capitulate. Here’s how they can fight back.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row
State department accuses east African country of ‘taking advantage of the United States’. The US is revoking the visas of all South Sudanese passport-holders and will stop any more of its citizens ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal
Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump officials vow to stay the course on tariffs despite market turmoil
Treasury secretary rejects recession fears and says tough ‘reciprocal’ levies will not be delayedFinancial Times - 17h -
Trump admin argues judge can't order return of mistakenly deported man
Government lawyers say a federal judge has no control over Kilmar Abrego Garcia and no authority to arrange for his return.CBS News - 15h -
Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay Until Trade Deficit Disappears
The president said he would not quickly reverse last week’s steep tariffs, which have sparked pushback and roiled markets.The New York Times - 13h -
US judge scolds Trump officials for failing to return man deported in error
The scathing opinion comes as a deadline looms to return the man from a prison in El Salvador.BBC News - 14h -
The Fed shouldn’t try to save the world from Trump tariffs
Given its record, the risk is that the US central bank will do just thatFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump’s tariff blitz sparks turmoil for green energy sector
Duties pose one-two punch for an industry already reeling from renewed embrace of fossil fuelsFinancial Times - 11h -
Bitcoin Is Down 10% Since Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement
The rapid drop shows that cryptocurrencies, which the president has promoted, are subject to the same market gyrations as any other risky asset.The New York Times - 9h -
Bondi says Trump will 'probably' leave after second term
The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.ABC News - 8h -
Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts
Tariffs set to take effect this week risk stoking even higher inflation and slower growth than expected, complicating the central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.The New York Times - 6h -
The weekend Trump’s tariff threats became real for global investors
If global long-only funds start to rotate out of risk the market, turmoil could get worseFinancial Times - 9h -
Global stocks plummet as Trump offers no respite from tariffs
Asian and European indices and US futures fall in wake of worst week for Wall Street equities since pandemicFinancial Times - 6h -
Democrats launching 'war room' to push back against Trump
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday it’s launching a “war room” in an effort to streamline party messaging and expand its rapid response operation, as Democrats search for ...The Hill - 1h -
Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook
Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.The New York Times - 2h -
Europe Gears Up to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs
European Union officials will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating what comes next.The New York Times - 2h -
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 - 3h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 5h -
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 balancesFinancial 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 cutsFinancial Times - 1h -
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 - 1h -
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 - 30m -
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
Sources say a lawsuit calling the tariffs unconstitutional could come this week.ABC News - 1h -
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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 -
Rollercoaster for US stock markets as tariff uncertainty puts investors on edge - business live
Wall Street shows some recovery after initial falls as Trump’s team dismiss rumours of a 90-day pause on tariffs as ‘fake news’. US Politics Live: Trump says Federal Reserve should cut rates ...The Guardian - 11m -
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 policiesFinancial 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 supportFinancial 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 concernsFinancial Times - 11h -
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 EuropeanFinancial Times - 6h