Political uncertainty remains as Trump strikes temporary tariff deals
The impacts of Trump’s long-promised pledge to use tariffs as a political cudgel started to come into focus Monday, even as the president cut last-minute deals.
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Trump sows uncertainty - and Xi Jinping sees an opportunity
President Xi Jinping has made no secret of his ambition for China to lead an alternate world order.BBC News - 4h -
Trump administration ends temporary immigration program for thousands of Venezuelans
The Temporary Protected Status designation has been used by Republican and Democratic administrations to grant temporary immigration protections to migrants.CBS News - 1d -
Donald Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada in last minute deals
US stocks and peso recover earlier losses after month-long delay agreed with biggest trading partnersFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump pauses Canadian tariffs for 30 days in deal with Trudeau
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to a pause in implementing tariffs for at least a month, just hours after Trump agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico. The announced ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump's deal with Mexico on tariffs pause, border security
President Trump has reached a deal with the president of Mexico to pause tariffs for a month. Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the deal. CBS News' Nancy ...CBS News - 11h -
Trump tariffs-led spike in energy prices is temporary, oil prices could ‘plummet’ as global growth slows
Oil prices are likely to fall in the longer run after the initial jump following Donald Trump's implementation of hefty tariffs, said industry watchers.CNBC - 23h -
Trump warns Americans that tariffs may cause ‘pain’– US politics live
US president says measures against Mexico, Canada and China will ‘all be worth the price’. After Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Volkswagen, Germany’s largest carmaker, said that tariffs ...The Guardian - 1d -
Netanyahu heads for Trump talks in US amid uncertainty over Gaza truce
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'Is it for a day or four years?' Trump tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses
Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.BBC News - 2d -
Chaos and uncertainty swirl around Trump's foreign aid freeze
President Trump’s decision to clean house at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and initially freeze all foreign assistance is fueling chaos and uncertainty in Washington and ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration reversing temporary protection extension for Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration is reversing a Biden-era extension of the Temporary Protected Status program for Venezuelan migrants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has ...CBS News - 5d -
Tariffs are an uncertainty but not a worry, railroad operator Norfolk Southern says
Norfolk Southern shares bounced Wednesday, as the railroad operator helped dispel fears about potential tariffs that had caused a selloff in the previous session.MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump revokes temporary protected status for 600,000 Venezuelans
New DHS secretary Kristi Noem ends extension that allows people to stay if they cannot return safely to home country. The Trump administration has revoked an extension of deportation protections ...The Guardian - 5d -
What's next after judge pauses Trump's temporary funding freeze?
A federal judge has put a temporary stay on the Trump administration directive that would pause potentially trillions of dollars in federal aid for organizations and local governments across the ...CBS News - 6d -
Keir Starmer did not discuss threat of US tariffs on UK imports in first call with Donald Trump, No 10 says – UK politics live
Downing Street says PM’s call with Trump was ‘warm’ and did not include tariffs, Greenland, defence-spending or Ukraine. The hearing has stopped for a short break. Heather Hallett, the chair, tells ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Trump sparks race for trade deals to counter US tariffs
Nations turn to tactic used in US president’s first term when more bilateral agreements were signedFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Trump deportation plan creates uncertainty for undocumented U.S. farm workers
Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Migrants live in fear as Trump threatens temporary status program
Venezuelan migrants with TPS said their lives are filled with dread and uncertainty. Others said they want to focus on living one day at a time.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
As Trump throws immigration into uncertainty, parents grapple potential statelessness
Five undocumented pregnant women sue President Donald Trump over birthright citizenship executive order.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Oil ends lower as Trump’s output and tariffs plans fuel supply uncertainty
Oil futures ended lower on Tuesday as traders weighed prospects for crude supplies after President Donald Trump vowed to boost already record U.S. crude output, threatened to implement a steep ...MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Trump says China tariffs could hinge on TikTok deal
President signs executive order giving popular video app’s owner 75 days to find US buyerFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
First Champions League league phase's huge success: Excitement, uncertainty dominate as two matchdays remain
With struggles from huge teams like PSG, Man City and Real Madrid, the stakes couldn't be higher for Matchday 7 and 8CBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
US will want Chagos Islands deal reversed, Trump’s ex-national security adviser suggests – UK politics live
Westminster is preparing for Donald Trump’s second term ahead of the US president’s inauguration in Washington. Most people in Washington have not woken up yet, but our US politics live blog ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Here’s why TikTok probably won’t go away for good, despite political uncertainty
Trump has expressed interest in a joint venture that could keep TikTok operational over the long haul. For now, the app is back online.MarketWatch - Jan. 19 -
‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans
The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Netanyahu praises Trump in 'temporary' ceasefire announcement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President-elect Trump for his role in negotiating a ceasefire between the nation and the militant group Hamas. “From the moment he was elected, ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Mixed emotions, uncertainty in Israel over potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
There's been a mixed reaction in Israel to the potential hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more from Jerusalem.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty
An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown
The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile. There may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns
Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds 2025 Forecast for Carmakers
Possible tariffs and an end to a $7,500 tax credit are only two factors that could affect automakers’ plans as the new administration assumes power.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Dockworkers union chief calls Trump 'hero' after reaching deal to avert strike
The head of the dockworkers union praised President-elect Trump for his support amid contract negotiations with port operators, particularly on the issue of automation. The International ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Second Ports Strike Avoided as Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal
An agreement on automation and job preservation was crucial to the six-year agreement between the union and management at major East and Gulf Coast ports.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline
Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Dockworkers reach tentative deal to avert damaging strike
Dockworkers and longshoremen struck a tentative deal Wednesday night to avoid a damaging strike ahead of a looming January deadline. “This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation
Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas are once again struggling to reach a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of Israelis held hostageABC News - Jan. 6
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