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Trump doubles down on reciprocal tariffs: ‘April 2 is a liberating day’

President Trump doubled down on reciprocal tariffs, calling their planned April 2 implementation date a “liberating day.” “April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” Trump said to reporters on ...
The Hill - Mar. 17
Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' is a little over a week away, but the details are still a mystery

Markets remain locked into the slightest developments in President Donald Trump’s tariffs strategy — the result of a vacuum of uncertainty that’s forced investors to try to fill in the blanks.
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How Trump Is Helping Liberals Abroad

Voters are rallying behind some leaders who oppose President Trump’s tariffs, threats and insults. There’s a theory that explains why.
The New York Times - Mar. 13
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

Top diplomats from Group of 7 have held a first day of talks in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray
ABC News - Mar. 13
Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs: Survey

Survey of shopper woes comes days before the onset of additional U.S. tariffs.
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Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada

In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.
The New York Times - Mar. 14
A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.

In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.
The New York Times - Mar. 13
'Disarray' doesn't come close to describing it — Democrats are disintegrating

No longer simply extant, they are exacerbating, and Trump is making them worse.
The Hill - 5d
Chrystia Freeland Eyes Justin Trudeau’s Job as Canada’s Liberal Party Leader

Ms. Freeland is vying to become Canada’s next Liberal Party leader and prime minister on Sunday. Her chances could hinge on whether voters consider President Trump’s dislike of her an asset.
The New York Times - Mar. 7
White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets

The White House is defending President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country's top trading partners after the stock market experienced its worst day in 2025 with a sell off that left the Dow ...
NBC News - Mar. 11
Trump’s claim to revoke Biden’s pardons is bunk

There is no historical or Supreme Court precedent for “revoking” a predecessor’s pardon.
The Hill - Mar. 18
Trump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month

Many imports from Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs, as the president quickly reversed a sweeping trade action taken just two days ago after market turmoil.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
Trump retreats from 50% tariffs on Canadian metals. Here’s what comes next.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off a 50% tariff on imports of Canadian steel and aluminum, ratcheting down a threat against a major U.S. trading partner on another day of whiplash for ...
MarketWatch - Mar. 12
The unspoken cost of Trump's chaos tariffs

The big difference with Trump’s tariffs is that it is virtually impossible to predict their economic impact, since the size of the tariffs, their timing and the countries against which the tariffs ...
The Hill - 2d
The Liberals Choose a Leader in the Shadow of Trump’s Threats

Party members will cast their votes on Sunday in a campaign that has been overshadowed by the unsettling signals from Washington.
The New York Times - Mar. 8
Are there benefits to Trump's tariffs?

America's largest primary aluminum producer, Century Aluminum, applauded Trump's reinstatement of a 25% tariff on aluminum imports.
The Hill - Mar. 12
Will Canadians Warm Up to Mark Carney, the Liberal Party Front-Runner Eyeing Trudeau’s Job?

Mark Carney has pitched himself as the fix-it man who can set Canada back on track. As he seeks to lead the Liberal Party, the country’s biggest challenge may be President Trump.
The New York Times - Mar. 7
The Memo: Trump, amid tariff tangle, sounds serious about bringing Canada into US

President Trump’s tariff policies sparked another day of political and financial-market turmoil Tuesday — along with new recognition that he really may be serious about trying to make Canada part ...
The Hill - Mar. 12
Trump slams EU for reciprocal tariffs while sitting next to Irish prime minister

President Trump hosted Ireland's prime minister at the White House for St. Patrick's Day. It comes as the European Union, which Ireland is a part of, is set to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth ...
CBS News - Mar. 12
Trump, Ontario ease tariff threats

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump nixes plans for tariffs on Canadian steel President Trump scrapped plans ...
The Hill - Mar. 11
Supreme Court turns down Trump donor Steve Wynn's bid to overturn libel precedent

The Supreme Court turned away a bid by top Republican donor and former casino magnate Steve Wynn to undermine legal protections for news companies facing defamation suits.
NBC News - 1d
Wall Street reacts to Trump's tariff flip-flopping with Canada

U.S. stocks racked up heavy losses for a second straight day in a volatile session that had investors fixated on President Trump's ever-evolving trade war with Canada. Kelly O'Grady explains.
CBS News - Mar. 11
Trump floats 250% tariff on dairy from Canada

Jerome Powell's remarks came as Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada.
ABC News - Mar. 7
25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to U.S. take effect

President Trump's new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports have gone into effect after a second straight day of losses across all major U.S. stock markets. CBS News correspondent Natalie ...
CBS News - Mar. 12
Trump putting ‘secondary tariff’ on Venezuela

President Trump on Monday announced that Venezuela will be hit with a "secondary tariff," arguing the country has sent migrants that are criminals and gang members into the United States. Beginning ...
The Hill - 1d
Donald Trump takes on America’s elite

The president appears determined to demolish the pillars of US liberalism
Financial Times - 5d
Trump invokes wartime act, orders deportation of suspected Venezuelan gangs

President Trump's extraordinary order is breathtaking in its scope and has little precedent in U.S. history.
CBS News - Mar. 15
Stocks close in the green after days of volatility

The Dow Jones regained some ground Monday after President Trump's tariffs put markets in a tailspin last week. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what happened on Wall Street.
CBS News - Mar. 17
Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain

President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.
The Hill - Mar. 14
How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.
BBC News - Mar. 9
How Canadians are reacting to Trump's tariffs

In a country known for its politeness, there is growing outrage in Canada over President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Social media has erupted with calls to buy Canadian and boycott ...
NBC News - Mar. 13
Trump tariffs complicate Fed outlook

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed sees inflation threat in Trump tariffs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ...
The Hill - 6d
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.
BBC News - Mar. 12
Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs

Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.
BBC News - Mar. 12
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.
BBC News - Mar. 13
Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. wine and liquor

President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions ...
NBC News - Mar. 13
Trump threatens big tariffs on European Union's alcohol

President Trump is threatening a steep tariff on all alcohol from the European Union after a retaliatory tariff on popular U.S. goods was announced. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
CBS News - Mar. 13
Canadians believe that Mark Carney is the man to stand up to Donald Trump | Colin Horgan

The newly appointed Liberal leader is likely to call a federal election to bolster his mandate, but Canadians seem to see him as the best bet to counter US tariffs. When Mark Carney took the job as ...
The Guardian - Mar. 10
Canada Turns to European Allies Amid Trump Threats

Days after becoming prime minister, Mark Carney visited Paris and London to highlight deep European friendships as his country fights back against President Trump’s tariffs and annexation talk.
The New York Times - Mar. 18

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