Lutnick, Howard W

The Pentagon Draws Back the Curtains for Musk

The billionaire was set to be briefed on the military’s closely guarded playbooks on China, raising new questions about his power and access.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

Agriculture and Farming Automobiles Barra, Mary T Bessent, Scott Canada China Customs (Tariff) Elkann, John Europe Farley, James D Jr (1962- ) Ford Motor Co General Motors International Relations International Trade and World Market Lutnick, Howard W Mexico Potash Stellantis NV Trump, Donald J United States Economy United States Politics and Government

Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come

President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.

By Jonathan Swan Maggie Haberman and Ana Swanson

Alcoholic Beverages Aluminum Bessent, Scott Champagne (Wine) Customs (Tariff) European Union Freeland, Chrystia International Relations International Trade and World Market Lutnick, Howard W Steel and Iron Trump, Donald J United States Economy von der Leyen, Ursula Whiskey Wines World Trade Organization

Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken

Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.

By Ana Swanson

Canada Commerce Department Customs (Tariff) Fentanyl Lutnick, Howard W Mexico Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Protectionism (Trade) Stocks and Bonds Trudeau, Justin Trump, Donald J United States Economy United States International Relations United States Politics and Government

Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance

Investors sent stock prices down on Thursday amid the uncertainty over what President Trump’s inconstancy means for the global economy.

By David E. Sanger