What Trump Did on Day 1: Tracking His Biggest Moves
President Trump made major policy moves immediately after taking office, withdrawing from major international agreements, promising steep tariffs and pardoning nearly all of the Jan. 6 rioters.
Customs (Tariff)
Trump Holds Off on Tariffs, but Paves the Way for Future Trade Action
The president’s executive action on trade will keep all possibilities on the table, including eventual tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico.
Trump Agenda Heralds an Economic Experiment for the U.S.
Tariffs and tax cuts amid high interest rates and lingering inflation will pose a test for the U.S. economy.
When the U.S. Hit Canada With Steep Tariffs Before, Canada Had a Plan B
But economic, political and technological changes have left Canada with few ways to handle trade restrictions now.
Support for Trump’s Policies Exceeds Support for Trump
A new poll found the public is sympathetic to the president-elect’s plans to deport migrants and reduce America’s presence overseas.
Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub
The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S.
Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent to Face Grilling
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to be Treasury secretary, will be in charge of steering the president’s economic agenda if confirmed by the Senate.
Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada.
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.
Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes
President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.