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Nuclear Testing Not Advised, Trump’s Nominee Says in Senate Hearing
Brandon Williams, the nominee to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration, said he would recommend reliance on “scientific information” rather than a restart of explosive testing.The New York Times - 2d -
'Keep it simple': Democrats unite around Trump's tariff misfire
The party has disagreed over tariff policy in the past, but has found common ground latelyPolitico - 2d -
In Trump’s Tariff Era, the Right to Repair Will Be More Important Than Ever
The tech we buy is about to get more expensive. It’s time to keep the stuff you already have running longer.Wired - 2d -
Donald Trump Wants to Save the Coal Industry. He’s Too Late
An executive order intended to give coal a boost ignores the reality not only of where energy markets are going, but where they are today.Wired - 2d -
Companies See China as a Safe Harbor Amid Trump’s Tariffs
The heavy U.S. tariffs on other Asian countries have made China a more appealing option for companies scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval in global trade.The New York Times - 1d -
Walmart Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook
Executives at the largest retailer in the United States acknowledged the new environment, but told investors that they were confident in the company’s strategy.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Reverses Course on Global Tariffs, Announcing 90-Day Pause
The president further raised already steep tariffs on China, saying that Beijing should not have retaliated against his earlier trade actions.The New York Times - 1d -
The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’
U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president.The New York Times - 1d -
House Strikes Down $5 Overdraft Fee Limit, Sending Issue to Trump
Lawmakers also struck down a rule giving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervisory power over tech companies’ payments apps.The New York Times - 1d -
China Says Shoppers Will Offset Trump Tariffs, But Doubts Remain
If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.The New York Times - 1d -
If Trump is trying to suppress China, he’s going about it all wrong
The shock of tariffs is pulling Beijing back to economic fundamentalsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'
The US president says he wants to "take care of my beautiful hair" as he eases water flow rules.BBC News - 1d -
Trump Fuels the Stock Market to a Historic Rally With a Tariff Pause
The president hit China with a 125 percent tariff while pausing levies for other nations.Inc. - 1d -
Southeast Asia, With Little Leverage, Seeks to Placate Trump on Trade
Southeast Asian leaders, their export-driven economies in peril, are trying to placate the president. “We may have to comply,” Thailand’s finance minister said.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump's immigration tactics obstruct efforts to avert bird flu pandemic: Researchers
Immigration raids and threats have undermined efforts to prevent and detect bird flu infections among farmworkers, researchers say.ABC News - 1d -
Egg Prices Reach a Record High, Despite Trump’s Predictions
Easter is going to more expensive this year. Although bird flu is slowing, and wholesale prices have dropped, those inputs haven’t reached retail.Inc. - 1d -
Roller-coaster week for global bonds continues as 'Trump put' sparks reversals
"There's a sense of relief that trade deals with the U.S. are firmly on the table," economists say.CNBC - 1d -
Investors in Trump’s America can no longer see around corners
Regular guidance from executives on the near-term path of profit just got more elusiveFinancial Times - 23h -
Trump's immigration policy is weighing on beer sales, Constellation Brands CEO says
Roughly half of Constellation's beer sales come from Hispanic consumers.CNBC - 23h -
What does Trump's tariff pause mean for global trade?
What is the situation after the historic upheaval in American trade policy.BBC News - 1d -
What you're still set to pay more for under Trump's tariffs
Some of the stiffest new tariffs are on hold, but experts say shoppers’ bills for White House trade policies are coming due soon.NBC News - 1d -
Will iPhones cost more in the US because of Trump's tariffs on China?
Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.BBC News - 23h -
Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?
As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities. On the basis of Napoleon’s dictum “never interrupt your enemy while they are ...The Guardian - 22h -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Apparel Companies That Make Clothing in the U.S.
Even companies that make clothing in America aren’t feeling great about stiff duties on their overseas competition.The New York Times - 21h -
Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Embassy in Somalia
Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.The New York Times - 21h -
Why China's Xi Jinping is playing hardball with Trump on tariffs: ANALYSIS
He wants to show China can withstand the economic pain, according to experts.ABC News - 19h -
Trump Deploys Justice Dept. to Scrutinize Ex-Officials and Perceived Foes
A presidential decree instructing the Justice Department to scrutinize whether a former official broke the law crosses a new line.The New York Times - 17h -
Trump's new tariff on China is 'more of an embargo,' Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday gave investors his read on what steep tariffs on China mean for the U.S. economy.CNBC - 17h -
Trump tariffs raise costs, business risks for NYC garment companies
"A Veronica Beard jacket was $800. Now it's going to be $1,000," one New York City fabric importer said.CBS News - 17h -
Watch: Trump's tariff pause surprised almost everyone - was it really his plan?
News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?BBC News - 17h -
Trump Close to Winning Concessions From More Law Firms
Four or five firms could soon agree to deals that would be unveiled as a package, in an escalation of the president’s crackdown on an industry that has drawn his ire.The New York Times - 18h -
Trump Insists ‘Everybody’ Wants to Make a Trade Deal With the U.S.
The administration says foreign governments are racing to the United States to negotiate, but exactly which countries might strike a deal — and over what — remains unclear.The New York Times - 18h -
Asia’s emerging nations squeezed by Trump tariffs and China’s retaliation
Stock markets of Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam deep in the red this year, despite rallying after reprieve on tariffsFinancial Times - 16h -
U.S. cyber defenders shaken by Trump's attack on their former boss
The people tasked with keeping the country safe from foreign government hackers and cybercriminal gangs say they feel like they’re under attack, not from their usual adversaries but from the ...NBC News - 16h -
Switzerland seeks closer EU ties in response to Trump shock
Swiss president to attend informal EU finance ministers’ meeting for the first time, alongside British chancellorFinancial Times - 12h -
The big lesson for Europe? Trump backed down under pressure | Alexander Hurst
The EU neither ‘kissed ass’ nor unleashed its most powerful trade weapon. Now it must provide the world with an alternative to US chaos. . . My condolences to everyone who spent days trying to play ...The Guardian - 12h -
Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump’s Tariffs a Mixed Review
In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties.The New York Times - 14h