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Trump pledges auto, pharma tariffs in 'near future,' sowing more trade confusion
President Donald Trump has praised tariffs and announced an array of import duties on specific countries and products since taking office.CNBC - 19h -
Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia laid out a series of conditions that Ukraine might reject, but displayed a willingness to continue talks with President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump meets with Michigan governor to discuss jobs
President Trump met with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Thursday at the White House for what the Democratic governor described as a “productive meeting.” “I had a productive meeting at the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
The Memo: Democrats, lawyers left reeling from Paul, Weiss firm’s Trump deal
A Washington Post editorial appeared earlier this week headlined “Trump’s efforts to intimidate the legal profession cannot stand.” Within 48 hours later, those efforts were not merely standing. ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump dismisses Signal blunder as ‘glitch’ as top Democrat condemns ‘sloppy, careless, incompetent’ error – live
President says national adviser Mike Waltz had ‘learned a lesson’; senate intelligence committee chair criticizes handling of classified information. Signal leak reveals depths of Trump ...The Guardian - 28m -
Trump Ordered the Shutdown of the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in his way. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 4d -
Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines
Federal judges and foreign leaders are acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration pauses $175M in funding to UPenn over trans athlete policy
The Trump administration is pausing $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender athlete policies.NBC News - 6d -
Columbia cedes to Trump admin. demands after threat to withhold funds
Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration’s demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.ABC News - 3d -
Live updates: Trump signs order that will dismantle Education Department
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that will begin the dismantling of the Education Department, kick-starting a campaign promise to shutter the federal agency. The Trump ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump says 'there'll be flexibility' on reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of tariff announcements since retaking the White House, fanning investor uncertainty and fears of a major trade war.CNBC - 3d -
Trump looms over Canada's election as campaign begins
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.BBC News - 1d -
New tariffs on U.S. wine industry are a "massive problem," says one wine trade group president
President Trump's trade battle with Canada is taking hold on U.S. alcohol suppliers. Last week, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on several U.S. products, including wine. That was in response to new ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor
President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Ukraine and Russia trade strikes after Putin declines to endorse Trump’s ceasefire proposal
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of air attacks on infrastructure, hours after a call between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.NBC News - 6d -
China preparing for a protracted trade war with U.S.
China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and targeted 25 American companies in response to the now 20% blanket tariffs President Trump placed on all Chinese goods. Anna ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees
Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Canada to choose new leader to face Trump in trade war with US
Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party headFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump
The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War
Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Dow drops 600 points as Trump escalates trade war with Canada
S&P 500 dips tentative toe into correction mode, following in the footsteps of the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Hedge funds slash bets as Trump’s trade war causes ‘a lot of pain’
Managers’ favourite stocks tumble as market volatility surgesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Europe Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs as Trade Fight Widens
The European Union responded to American steel and aluminum tariffs with its own tariffs on boats and bourbon — and pledges of more to come.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts
Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
The Dollar Just Took a Hit, Thanks to Worries About Trump’s Trade Wars
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend there were ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a recession in the U.S.Inc. - Mar. 17 -
Trump’s policies shatter Wall Street’s ‘US exceptionalism’ trade
Stocks and dollar fall in tandem as tariffs dent outlook for American economyFinancial Times - 1d -
This Quirky Border Town Faces Daily Strains of Trump’s Trade War With Canada
The unusual geography of Point Roberts, Washington, leaves U.S. locals and business owners tied to Canadian customers in an increasingly tense period between the two countries.Inc. - 1d -
Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy
Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump Firings Gut Education Department’s Civil Rights Division
Many of the office’s cases over the decades have served as a catalyst for broader policy change and social reforms.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Rehiring Fired Workers
An administration lawyer complained about what she said was a trend of lower court judges exceeding their authority in halting government programs.The New York Times - 23h -
Deluzio says Dems fighting against Trump 'not just good politics' but 'good policy'
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) on Sunday called Democrats fighting against President Trump “not just good politics” but also “good policy.” “I think wanting to see Democrats stand their ground when ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
‘We Don’t Want an AI Demo, We Want Answers’: Federal Workers Grill Trump Appointee During All-Hands
Leaked chats obtained by WIRED detail plans for the General Services Administration—and the staff’s angry response.Wired - 4d -
The Word Executives Are Using to Describe Trump’s Tariff Policy
Trade policy is “fluid” right now, and corporate America is trying to keep up with it.The New York Times - 5d -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - 5d -
'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': NEC director
President Trump’s top economic aide Kevin Hassett was interviewed on "This Week."ABC News - Mar. 9 -
Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey
The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.ABC News - Mar. 14