Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens.
Category: Trump, Donald J
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To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
The New York Times – Business:After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.
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Trump Slashed Funding for Science. Now the U.S. Faces a Costly Brain Drain.
The New York Times – Business:The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.
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Trump Budget Does Little to Address Nation’s Fiscal Challenges
The New York Times – Business:While the federal deficit has started to shrink under President Trump, his plans could make the long-term situation worse.