Category: Trump, Donald J

Former Chinese Billionaire and Bannon Associate Is Sentenced for Fraud

The New York Times – Business:
The businessman courted U.S. conservatives as an anti-Communist crusader while using his supporters’ money to buy lavish homes and a Bugatti supercar.
Trump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Governor in Wake of Court Loss

The New York Times – Business:
The president promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa D. Cook, a Fed governor.
Could Comcast and NBCUniversal Do Deals After They Break Up?

The New York Times – Business:
Comcast said it plans to spin off its big media division from its core broadband operations. That could lead to some big-ticket deal-making.
How Warsh Has Begun to Change the Fed

The New York Times – Business:
Just weeks into his job as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin M. Warsh has embraced some of the central bank’s conventions while signaling seismic shifts ahead.
In Colorado, the Long Aftermath of a Fire Feels Political

The New York Times – Business:
When the Trump administration rejected a request for federal assistance to a fire-ravaged part of western Colorado, residents debated which political party was to blame.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Europe Over Tech Taxes

The New York Times – Business:
The president claimed the tariffs would override a trade deal with the European Union, which European officials finalized just days ago.
In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy.
With a Proposed $250 Bill, Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its Money

The New York Times – Business:
Cash might be a relic, but — like royalty and emperors — President Trump still wants his face on American currency.
Why the Fed Could Loom Large Over the Midterms

The New York Times – Business:
Wall Street increasingly predicts the central bank will raise interest rates, possibly ahead of Election Day in November. That could anger President Trump.
Housing Package Passed by Congress Has Wide Appeal, but It’s No Quick Fix

The New York Times – Business:
The first housing package in decades will take time to put into effect, testing the patience of families rankled by high prices.
Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him

The New York Times – Business:
James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters.