Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs are partly off again: From the Politics Desk

Another roller-coaster day for President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Plus, why speed has proven to be Trump’s ally in his efforts to slash the government.

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Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live

Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...
The Guardian - Feb. 27
Stocks Tumble as Trump Pauses Mexico and Canada Tariffs Again

The S&P 500 is on course for its worst week since a banking crisis two years ago. The Nasdaq fell into a correction on Thursday.
The New York Times - 4h
The big takeaways from Trump's speech to Congress: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to a special edition of From the Politics Desk, where our reporters who were inside the House chamber tonight bring you the highlights from President Donald Trump’s first speech to Congress ...
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Trump to ratchet up China tariffs again. Here’s why American consumers will feel the pain this time.

New York Fed analysis suggests “missing imports” from China could mean higher costs ahead.
MarketWatch - Feb. 27
Trump again floats unconstitutional third term

The 22nd Amendment limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office, but that hasn't stopped President Trump and his supporters from raising the idea of a third term. Josh Chafetz, professor of law ...
CBS News - Feb. 21
Trump, Again, Chooses Loyalty Over Leadership

The firing of the nation’s top military officer is the latest example of the president prioritizing fealty over sound policy and expertise.
The New York Times - Feb. 24
Trump’s Bad Plan to Make America Argentina Again

It was no surprise to Argentina watchers that Trump began his term by blocking cash flows and firing workers — exactly as Javier Milei’s government started doing a year ago.
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The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk

The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.
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Is China investable again?

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside
Financial Times - Feb. 24

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