Category: Trump, Donald J

Oil Remains Potent Geopolitical Tool, Decades After Energy Crisis

The New York Times – Business:
The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.
Consumers Paid Tariffs on Overseas Items. Now They Want a Refund.

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration has yet to announce a process to return fees paid by companies and shoppers for tariffs now deemed illegal.
A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries

The New York Times – Business:
A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.
Trump Administration, in Reversal, Tries to Continue Fight Against Law Firms

The New York Times – Business:
The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position.
How Anonymous Bettors Cashed In on the Iran Strike, Just Hours Before It Happened

The New York Times – Business:
Polymarket users placed hundreds of bets of at least $1,000 predicting an imminent American strike, raising concerns about insider trading.
Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates

The New York Times – Business:
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.
Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again

The New York Times – Business:
Chocolate makers and fig-paste importers are facing a tangle of unknowns, including whether to seek refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.
Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

The New York Times – Business:
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock

The New York Times – Business:
A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
Trump Says He Will End Boycott of White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The New York Times – Business:
The mentalist Oz Pearlman is this year’s speaker. “Hopefully, it will be something very Special,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
Trump Administration Abandons Efforts to Impose Executive Orders on Law Firms

The New York Times – Business:
The move amounts to a surrender in a clash that has led many law firms to submit to the president rather than face the threat of his executive orders.