Can President Trump Turn Back the Economic Clock?
The president thinks he can return America to manufacturing glory — but the cycles of economic history are hard to break.
United States Economy
U.S. and China to Hold First Trade Talks Since Trump’s Tariffs
Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, and Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, will discuss trade and economic matters with the officials this week.
Trade Talks With China Have Not Started, Bessent Says
The Treasury secretary said that trade deals with other U.S. trading partners could be announced as soon as this week.
Scott Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan
The Treasury secretary urged executives and entrepreneurs to look beyond the Trump administration’s trade agenda.
Trump Wavers When Asked About Due Process Rights and His Constitutional Duties
President Trump repeatedly answered “I don’t know” when asked in a TV interview whether every person on American soil was entitled to due process, as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.
Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget
Many of the suggested cuts, which would require congressional approval, target federal programs that benefit the poor.
For the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.
Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
Trump boasts about the economy, but says weak data is Biden’s problem.
President Trump at the White House on Wednesday.
A Flashing Economic Warning and a Sharp Political Jolt
The report that the economy contracted in the first quarter underscored how much President Trump has at risk as he pursues an aggressive trade war.