Apr 30 WATCH: Trump delivers remarks on investments in America as economy slightly shrinks By Associated Press President Donald Trump delivered remarks on “Investing in America” Wednesday following the release of a worrisome economic report from the Department of Commerce saying the U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.3 percent during the first three months… Continue reading
Apr 30 As Trump trade wars disrupt businesses, U.S. economy shrinks 0.3 percent in first quarter By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The January-March expansion was the slowest in almost three years and was down from 2.4 percent in the last three months of 2024. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: White House calls reports that Amazon might display tariff prices a 'hostile and political' act By Dan Cooney Amazon later clarified that listing tariff costs “was never a consideration for the main Amazon site and nothing has been implemented.”… Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Trump marks first 100 days in office with focus on grudges and grievances By Will Weissert, Joey Cappelletti, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Trump's rally just outside Detroit, which marked his largest political event since returning to the White House, glossed over two forces that had rocked the state: Trump's steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Bessent defends Trump's 'strategic uncertainty,' says certainty 'not necessarily a good thing in negotiating' By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the economic uncertainty upending global financial markets is a tool President Donald Trump can use as he negotiates tariffs and trade deals… Continue reading
Apr 23 Twelve states file suit against Trump administration tariff policy By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The lawsuit filed Wednesday says the policy put in place by President Donald Trump has left the national trade policy subject to Trump's whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority. Continue reading
Apr 22 Trade war with China is not 'sustainable,' Treasury Secretary Bessent says By Josh Boak, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press In a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, Bessent cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start. Continue reading
Apr 22 Vance calls for greater ties with India, praises progress on trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Rajesh Roy, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called for greater collaboration with India in sectors such as defense, energy and technology. Continue reading
Apr 21 Vance meets with Modi during India visit to discuss trade deal By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Continue reading
Apr 17 WATCH: Trump meets Italy's Meloni at White House as Europe seeks bridge to U.S. By Josh Boak, Colleen Barry, Associated Press Trump said Thursday he is in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because he views tariffs as making the United States wealthy. But he suggested while meeting with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni that it would be easy to find… Continue reading