Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.
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Inflation heats up, adding pressure on Trump over vow to lower prices
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Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.The New York Times - 3h -
Worried Trump’s aluminum tariffs will raise prices on canned drinks and metal appliances? Here’s what to expect.
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Trump tariffs on Canadian oil expected to raise U.S. gasoline prices if enacted next month
U.S. refiners have become more reliant on heavy crude from Canada. Tariffs on Canadian crude oil imports could lead to higher gasoline prices for U.S. drivers.CNBC - 19h -
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Spicer: Trump has been clear 'it may take a little while' for prices to come down
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Pressley on Trump promise to lower costs: ‘How’s that going?’
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) slammed President Trump over his promise to lower everyday costs for Americans, asking “How’s that going?” “Donald Trump ran on a promise to bring down costs for ...The Hill - 1d -
Why Trump is going after the penny
President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of production. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - 1d -
Steel stocks cheer Trump’s tariffs as companies combat ‘unfairly priced’ imports
President Trump’s tariff plan is seen as leveling the playing field for domestic producers.MarketWatch - 1d -
Here's how Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs could impact U.S. prices
President Trump on Monday ordered new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Experts say some products could become pricier.CBS News - 1d -
Oil prices shake off tariff worries to finish higher after 3 straight weekly declines
Oil futures rose Monday, finding support after three straight weekly declines that took crude to its lows of the new year.MarketWatch - 1d -
US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs
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How Trump’s tariffs could impact the price of gold
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Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza
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The Feistiest Coach in Football Set the Tone for the Eagles’s Super Bowl Win
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Trump Says He Might Use U.S. Transit Agency to ‘Kill’ Congestion Pricing
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Instead of taking aim at inflation, Trump has returned to his familiar culture war fights
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Is US inflation on the way down?
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China’s inflation accelerates after rise in lunar new year demand
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China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost
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Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect
Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.Wired - 4d -
Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
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EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
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