SPAC Deals Are Back, This Time With a Trump Bump

SPAC Deals Are Back, This Time With a Trump Bump

President Trump’s associates and crypto entrepreneurs are rushing back to the market for the once-hot, but mostly troubled, investment vehicles called special purpose acquisition companies.
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business

Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business

Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, has become a go-to for major companies seeking relief from tariffs. But he’s not always friendly to their interests.
Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?

Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?

With global markets again in free-fall, the president appeared to be losing support of business leaders, raising questions about his leverage in his trade fight.
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.