Tony Romm
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After Trump Spares Apple, Other Businesses Want a Tariffs Break
Retail executives huddled with the president amid fears that tariffs could result in higher prices.
White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor
The Trump administration has considered sharply curtailing vouchers as part of its budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
Trump Defends Tariff Strategy Amid Global Trade War and Market Chaos
Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.
U.S. Markets Swing Wildly as Trump Admin Denies 90-Day Tariff Pause Report
It was not clear where the report, that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs, had originated. The White House called the...
Trump Sounds Defiant Note as Tariffs Roil Markets Again
After China announced new retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump responded that Beijing “PLAYED IT WRONG.”
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Legal Rationale for Tariffs on China
A nonprofit group said the president misapplied a law in imposing those levies and portrayed its filing as the first lawsuit to challenge the Trump...
As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts
The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.
Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending
Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.
US Debt Will Mean ‘Significant Risks’ for Economy, Budget Office Says
Debt as a share of the U.S. economy will reach 118% in 2035, the Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday.
Trump Floats Chinese Tariff Cuts in Exchange for TikTok Deal
The social media app could shut down on April 5 unless it is sold to a new non-Chinese owner. Mr. Trump issued an order delaying...