The economy’s resilience so far to President Trump’s global trade war risks emboldening him and unleashing the sort of economic devastation that economists have long feared.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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What’s Going on With Trump Media’s Streaming Service, Truth Plus?
The service, which promises “non-woke” news and entertainment, recently said it had expanded globally.
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He Helped Big Companies Dodge Taxes. Now He’s Writing the Rules.
Ken Kies, a longtime tax lobbyist who worked for some of the world’s largest businesses, is now running the Treasury Department’s office that will administer Trump’s tax law.
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Companies in Europe Are Frozen as Tariff Uncertainty Drags On
After European Union leaders said they would keep negotiating instead of immediately retaliating against President Trump’s latest threat, businesses remain unable to develop long-term plans.
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Bluffs and Bluster Aside, Trump’s Tariffs Are Here to Stay
The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, transforming global trade.
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Public Broadcasters Brace for Vote on Sharp Funding Cut
At the urging of President Trump, Congress is expected to vote this week on whether to cut $500 million per year for public radio and TV stations.
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NPR and PBS Face Federal Funding Cuts: What to Know
A proposal before the Senate to strip funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could be catastrophic for local stations, particularly those in rural areas.
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How Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Risks Deeper Damage to Europe’s Economy
Economists had already downgraded growth for the European Union, and the new duties would hit industries there especially hard. Companies are looking for ways to blunt the impact.
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The Future of Weather Prediction Is Here. Maybe.
Thanks to A.I., companies like WindBorne hope to usher in a golden age of forecasting. But they rely in part on government data — and the agency that provides it is in turmoil.
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Trump Cites Flow of Fentanyl to Justify New Tariffs on Mexico
The tariffs are likely to inflame tensions with one of the largest U.S. trading partners.
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Tariffs or Deals? Trump Seems Content With Punishing Levies.
The president’s supporters portray him as a top dealmaker. But, at least for now, far more trading partners have gotten stiff tariffs than trade deals.
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Fed Defends Renovations as White House Widens Attacks on Central Bank
President Trump and his allies have accused the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, of misleading Congress in what some legal scholars worry is a prelude to seeking his removal.