Economy Feb 10 Trump's latest tariff plans on steel, aluminum and other imports sow uncertainty President Donald Trump plans to on Monday formally announce 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as part of an aggressive effort to remake the existing terms of world trade that so far has compounded economic uncertainty.
Politics Feb 02 Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' as his new tariffs begin to set off a trade war President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
Politics Feb 02 Canada and Mexico order retaliatory tariffs on U.S. as Trump's tariffs spur trade war President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country's North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime…
Politics Feb 01 Trump imposes promised tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising risk of higher inflation Trump declared an economic emergency in order to place duties of 10 percent on all imports from China and 25 percent on imports from Mexico and Canada — America’s largest trading partners — except for a 10 percent rate on…
Politics Feb 01 Trump fires Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chopra's tenure at the CFPB saw the removal of medical debt from credit reports and limits on overdrafts penalties, all based on the premise that the financial system could be fairer and more competitive in ways that helped consumers.
Politics Jan 31 Trump says he's placing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China starting Saturday President Donald Trump said Friday he would place 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, raising the specter of swift price increases for U.S. consumers.
Politics Jan 23 WATCH: Trump promises tax cuts and threatens tariffs at meeting of global elite in Davos Speaking by video from the White House to the annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, on his third full day in office, Trump ran through his flurry of executive actions since his swearing-in and claimed that he had a “massive mandate”…
Politics Jan 21 WATCH: Trump holds first news conference, announcing major AI investment President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.
Politics Jan 20 Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation.
Politics Jan 20 What is an executive order? Here's what the tool can and can't do An incoming president signing a flurry of executive orders is standard practice. But there are limits to what orders can achieve.