How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border.
International Trade and World Market
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains couldn’t overcome steep losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in negative territory. President Trump’s tariff policy kept markets on edge.
Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs
Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and his administration.
Gold Price Passes $3,000, a Record High, Amid Tariff Anxiety
The price of gold, considered a haven during turmoil, surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time as investors send U.S. stock markets tumbling.
Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken
Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.
Trump’s Tariff Threat Sends French Wine and Champagne Makers Reeling
Industry representatives warned that a 200 percent tax on European wines and spirits would halt shipments to the United States and wipe €4 billion off France’s trade balance.
Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europe
The president said he would impose the levies if the European Union does not walk back plans to place retaliatory tariffs on whiskey and other U.S. products.
Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing
The president offers many reasons for imposing tariffs, including revenue, leverage over competitors and job creation. But history suggests a more complex history.
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Irish Leader to Visit Trump as Ties Between U.S. and Europe Are Tested
The traditional visit, tied to St. Patrick’s Day, is seen as important to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the two countries.