United States Politics and Government – Page 56

Trump Prepares to Take On the US Trade Deficit, a Familiar Nemesis

The trade deficit has long drawn the president’s ire. Now, he’s preparing to take it on again.

By Ana Swanson

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What Is a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Trump’s Executive Order, Explained

Sovereign wealth funds invest state or government money. They’re typically created from budget surpluses or revenues from oil or other commodities.

By Maureen Farrell

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How Costs for Online Sales After Trump’s Trade Move

President Trump’s tariff measures included a significant change to trade rules that could increase costs for many products bought online, including on Amazon, Shein and Temu.

By Ana Swanson and Keith Bradsher

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Warren Questions Bessent Over Musk Access to Treasury Payment System

In a letter to the Treasury secretary, the Democratic senator warned against meddling with a system that processes trillions of dollars of transactions.

By Alan Rappeport