Category: Trump, Donald J

White House Secures Foreign Steel for Ballroom Project

The New York Times – Business:
ArcelorMittal, a European steel maker, is donating tens of millions of dollars of foreign steel for President Trump’s new ballroom.
Oil Prices Fall, but Energy Firms Remain Frozen After U.S.-Iran Deal

The New York Times – Business:
Analysts said oil and natural gas energy companies would not quickly restore production unless attacks stopped and ships started moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Investors Still Have Questions About the Cease-Fire

The New York Times – Business:
Analysts and traders are anxiously watching the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks can resolve big differences between the United States and Iran.
To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home

The New York Times – Business:
Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.
Despite High Oil Prices and Volatile Stocks, Companies See Openings for Deals

The New York Times – Business:
Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.
Markets on Edge as Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Looms

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices are rising and stocks are selling off as investors fret that the president will carry out his threats to “decimate” Iran.
Oil Prices Jump as Trump’s Deadline for Deal Draws Near

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s Tuesday evening deadline for a deal approached after he rejected a cease-fire proposal as “not good enough.”
Trump Threatens Jail if Journalists Protect Certain Iran Sources

The New York Times – Business:
The president indicated he would ask an unnamed media outlet to reveal the sources behind its coverage of Iran’s successful strike on a U.S. fighter jet, and of its crew.
BNY and Robinhood Will Help Run ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children

The New York Times – Business:
The new tax-sheltered savings and investment accounts will start accepting deposits this summer.
Jamie Dimon Cites Risks From War, Private Credit, Inflation and More

The New York Times – Business:
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.
This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago

The New York Times – Business:
Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.
OPEC Plus Warns of Slow Recovery After War in Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The group of influential oil exporters also said it was increasing its production quotas, a largely symbolic move.