Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.
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Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.
Trump Administration Pushes to Slash I.R.S. Work Force in Half
Losing half of its employees would severely strap the I.R.S., meaning Americans may have to wait longer to receive tax refunds.
Senator Elissa Slotkin Will Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s Speech
The Michigan Democrat, a first-term senator, is expected to lay out the economic and national security stakes of President Trump’s agenda.
Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees
Importers will have to make changes to pay new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, and government agencies will need more resources to enforce the fees.
Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison
An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.
JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment
The vice-president denied that he was talking about Britain and France when he downplayed “20,000 troops from some random country” protecting Ukraine. No other countries have pledged troops.
America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’
President Trump has frayed alliances across the globe with his words and actions.
What is Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan?
The prospect of using taxpayer money to stockpile cryptocurrencies in a national reserve has drawn criticism from lawmakers and investors.