Kevin Hassett, a top White House economic adviser , is said to become the front-runner to lead the Federal Reserve, raising questions about its independence.
Category: Hassett, Kevin A
-
Soybeans Were America’s Biggest Export to China. Now, Sales Are Down to Zero.
China stopped buying soybeans from America in May, placing a retaliatory tariff on the bumper crop after President Trump increased levies on goods from China.
-
Second Weak Jobs Report Undercuts Trump’s Claims of a Booming Economy
After a bad employment report in August, President Trump fired the official in charge of the numbers. This month’s data was just as disappointing.
-
After U.S. Takes Stake in Intel, Trump Pledges ‘Many More’ Deals
The president said he hoped to “get as much as I can,” signaling a shift in the relationship between government and private business.
-
AstraZeneca Joins Pharma Investment Push in U.S. Amid Tariff Threat
The British drug maker plans to invest $50 billion in the United States as it seeks to appease President Trump.
-
Bluffs and Bluster Aside, Trump’s Tariffs Are Here to Stay
The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
-
Investors on Edge About a Potential Shadow Fed Chair
Traders have moved on a report that President Trump is again weighing a shake-up at the central bank that could undermine market confidence.
-
Trump Aides Urge Court to Spare Tariffs as They Dismiss Worries in Public
The dueling narratives come as the administration is asking an appeals court to preserve a set of tariffs recently deemed to be illegal.
-
As Courts Call Tariffs Into Question, Trump Again Turns to His Favorite Tool
The president is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as the courts are challenging the legitimacy of other levies.
-
Tariff Rulings Inject New Uncertainty Into Trump Trade Strategy
A court ruling invalidating President Trump’s sweeping tariffs was halted hours later, throwing into question the administration’s overall approach to trade.
-
Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs
The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers.