Apr 08 Watch 6:28 Analyst breaks down China’s response to Trump’s trade war By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 4:06 Amid tariff turmoil, House Republicans face critical moment for Trump’s agenda By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins Congress had its first full day back at work since the tariff-related market selloffs. For Republicans, they face a critical moment for Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins reports on how those in office see the tariffs and the… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:34 U.S. trade battle ‘headed to a good spot long-term,’ GOP Sen. Lankford says By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold As a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma questioned President Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer about the president's tariffs. Sen. Lankford joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that issue and his new book, “Turnaround:… Continue watching
Apr 08 Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy among Trump backers now questioning his tariff policies By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press As President Donald Trump's tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican's campaign are voicing doubts. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: ‘Whose throat do I get to choke’ if tariff approach fails, Tillis asks trade rep By Dan Cooney Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tillis described his phrase as a concept from management consulting that means someone has to be accountable. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: ‘Boys will be boys,’ White House’s Leavitt says of Musk-Navarro public spat over tariffs By Molly Finnegan "These are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a response to a question from a reporter. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Trump suggests ‘major tariff on pharmaceuticals’ forthcoming at National Republican Congressional Committee dinner By Associated Press President Donald Trump promised Tuesday to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals so that more medications would be made in the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 08 As clock ticks down to Trump’s new tariffs, White House keeps world guessing By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Stephen Groves, Associated Press President Donald Trump tried to have it both ways this week, saying "there can be permanent tariffs, and there can also be negotiations."… Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Cortez Masto grills Trump trade rep on what he’s doing to shield tourism industry from tariff fallout By Erica R. Hendry Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday, saying she was concerned that Greer was not being realistic nor "intellectually honest" about the time it takes to negotiate trade agreements. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: ‘No particular timeline’ for tariff negotiations, U.S. trade rep says hours before they begin By Erica R. Hendry The tariffs are set to begin at midnight Wednesday unless other action is taken. Continue reading