Apr 09 U.S stocks jump as Trump announces pause on some tariffs By Stan Choe, Associated Press The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Wednesday after swinging between a loss of 0.5% and a gain of 1.4%. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testifies on Trump trade policy By Stephen Groves, Associated Press In a Senate hearing and interviews with reporters this week, Republican skepticism of President Donald Trump's agenda reached a level unseen since he won the GOP presidential nomination last year. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 4:17 Global economies hang in the balance with Trump's tariffs set to officially go into effect By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a… Continue watching
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