Category: Trump, Donald J

Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

The New York Times – Business:
A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.
Kevin Warsh’s Dilemma as Fed Chair Nominee Amid Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve could faces a tough road to confirmation if he seeks quick interest rate cuts. The war in Iran doesn’t help.
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

The New York Times – Business:
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead

The New York Times – Business:
The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.
Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy

The New York Times – Business:
Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.
War With Iran Puts Further Strain on America’s Pessimistic Farmers

The New York Times – Business:
Nearly 75 percent of farmers surveyed before the war said the crop sector was in a recession. They face bigger hurdles this planting season.
Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time

The New York Times – Business:
The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The New York Times – Business:
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations

The New York Times – Business:
The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants

The New York Times – Business:
Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.