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4 hours ago

US Trade Representative Greer says US and China to roll back most tariffs

Read full article: US Trade Representative Greer says US and China to roll back most tariffs

U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90 day pause so they can keep talking to resolve their trade disputes.

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9 hours ago

Futures on Wall Street soar after China and US agree to pause most of their sharp tariff increases

Read full article: Futures on Wall Street soar after China and US agree to pause most of their sharp tariff increases

U.S. futures surged after the U.S. and China announced they were suspending for 90 days most of the sharp tariff hikes each has imposed since U.S. President Donald Trump began escalating his trade war.

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1 day ago

US and China hold 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts ‘great progress’

Read full article: US and China hold 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts ‘great progress’

The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retaliating.

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2 days ago

Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

Read full article: Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July

The U.S. is on track to run out of money to pay its bills as early as August without congressional action.

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2 days ago

You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks

Read full article: You called me. No — you called ME. Before US-China meeting, nations each say the other wanted talks

Before high-level U.S. and Chinese officials hold talks in Switzerland this weekend to discuss high tariffs, Washington and Beijing have been in a rhetorical duel over which side reached out first.

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3 days ago

Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

Read full article: Wall Street and other markets hold steady ahead of a highly anticipated US-China meeting on trade

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as Wall Street and other financial markets wait for a highly anticipated meeting on Saturday between China and the United States on trade.

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3 days ago

China's exports to US sink, offset by trade with other economies, as US tariffs hit global trade

Read full article: China's exports to US sink, offset by trade with other economies, as US tariffs hit global trade

China's exports to the United States have tumbled while its trade with other economies surged in April.

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The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets

Read full article: The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets

The more President Donald Trump talks about his efforts to reach deals with America’s trading partners, the more confusing the tariff picture gets.

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The Latest: Judge says US must allow migrants the chance to challenge deportations to Libya in court

Read full article: The Latest: Judge says US must allow migrants the chance to challenge deportations to Libya in court

A federal judge has found the Trump administration can’t deport migrants to Libya unless they have a meaningful chance to challenge their removal in court.

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China rolls out more stimulus and agrees to trade talks with the US as tariffs hit economy

Read full article: China rolls out more stimulus and agrees to trade talks with the US as tariffs hit economy

China has rolled out a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war.

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Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war

Read full article: Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war

Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland.

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Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

Read full article: Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

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The Latest: Canada’s prime minister in Washington for high-stakes meeting with President Trump

Read full article: The Latest: Canada’s prime minister in Washington for high-stakes meeting with President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries.

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Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

Read full article: Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his demand that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.

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US imposes sanctions on a Mexican cartel linked to a drug trafficking and fuel-theft network

Read full article: US imposes sanctions on a Mexican cartel linked to a drug trafficking and fuel-theft network

The Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions on three Mexican nationals and two Mexico-based entities involved in a drug trafficking and fuel theft network that's linked to Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

Read full article: Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources.

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Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April

Read full article: Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April

U.S. stocks bounced back from steep early losses to end mixed, continuing their wild swings amid uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the economy.

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Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

Read full article: Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.

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Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories

Read full article: Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories

The White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.

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LIVE: Treasury Secretary joins White House press briefing to speak about economy

Read full article: LIVE: Treasury Secretary joins White House press briefing to speak about economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Tuesday morning. The White House says ‘unleashing economic greatness’.

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Trump’s first 100 days: What he did, and how the world responded, as told through AP alerts

Read full article: Trump’s first 100 days: What he did, and how the world responded, as told through AP alerts

Donald Trump’s second presidency has produced a seemingly constant stream of news.

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Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term

Read full article: Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term

For President Donald Trump's administration, the numbers on executive orders, deportations, reductions in the federal workforce and tariffs in his first 100 days back in the White House point toward a renewed America.

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Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war

Read full article: Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war

U.S. stocks rose again as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they’re unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

Read full article: Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

The Kremlin has declared a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine next week as Russia marks Victory Day in World War II.

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China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs

Read full article: China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs

China's leaders have shrugged off the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, saying they have the tools needed to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chinese exports.

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Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings

Read full article: Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets.

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Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings

Read full article: Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings

As President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists.

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3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Read full article: 3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Three House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

Read full article: Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans.

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Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

Read full article: Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs

The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets.

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IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth

Read full article: IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth.

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Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Read full article: Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds

An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.

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Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least

Read full article: Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least

U.S. stocks rallied further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China

Read full article: Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump administration’s skepticism of multilateral banking organizations.

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Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Read full article: Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to get in the way of its its financial recovery and aircraft delivery targets even though Chinese airlines are refusing to accept the company’s planes.

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Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertainty

Read full article: Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertainty

Uncertainty over tariffs and an unpredictable trade war is weighing heavily on companies as they report their latest results and try to give investors financial forecasts.

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The Latest: US stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rally

Read full article: The Latest: US stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rally

US stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rally after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” in what he called an unsustainable tariffs showdown against China.

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IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency

Read full article: IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency

The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS.

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Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

Read full article: Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

U.S. stocks rose as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street.

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US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'

Read full article: US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

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As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

Read full article: As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

Members of President Donald Trump’s administration are increasingly feuding as they face escalating controversies.

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IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the job

Read full article: IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the job

An IRS agent who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and was promoted to be acting IRS commissioner is out of the job just days after he got it.

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New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached

Read full article: New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached

The new U.S. ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations.

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The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a month

Read full article: The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a month

After saying earlier in the day that he was “in no rush” to finish trade deals, President Donald Trump said he thought he could wrap up tariff talks “over the next three or four weeks.”.

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Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in Paris

Read full article: Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in Paris

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people, including a child.

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Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check

Read full article: Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check

Most U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter century kept Wall Street in check.

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US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil

Read full article: US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil

The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil.

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The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order

Read full article: The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order

A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.

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Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

Read full article: Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars

President Donald Trump joined his economic advisers for White House negotiations Wednesday over tariffs and trade with a Japanese official.

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China's Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with US

Read full article: China's Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with US

China and the West should join in supporting multilateralism and open cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Spain’s visiting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underscoring China’s opposition to U.S. demands amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic U.S. tariff policy.

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US budget deficit grows to $1.3 trillion, the second highest six-month level on record

Read full article: US budget deficit grows to $1.3 trillion, the second highest six-month level on record

The U.S. budget deficit has grown to more than $1.3 trillion in the first half of the fiscal year.

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Trump's tariffs threaten to end quarter-century era of cheap goods for U.S. consumers

Read full article: Trump's tariffs threaten to end quarter-century era of cheap goods for U.S. consumers

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs threaten to push up prices on clothes, mobile phones, furniture and many other products in the coming months.

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Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle

Read full article: Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle

In the aftermath of Wednesday’s tariff whiplash, President Donald Trump is deciding exactly what he wants out of trade talks with as many as 75 nations in the coming weeks.

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Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

Read full article: Billionaires, trusted allies, media personalities. These are the people Trump picked for top roles

President Donald Trump has prioritized loyalty in building his second-term team.

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The Latest: Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of mistakenly deported man

Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of mistakenly deported man

The Supreme Court on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, rejecting the administration’s emergency appeal.

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The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back

Read full article: The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back

It was one week after President Donald Trump’s big tariff announcement when he pulled back from the import taxes he'd imposed on many U.S. trading partners.

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The United States and China are locked in a faceoff over tariffs. No one wants to blink first

Read full article: The United States and China are locked in a faceoff over tariffs. No one wants to blink first

The tariff fight between the world’s two largest economies has spiraled into greater peril.

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Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks

Read full article: Treasury Department hits Iran with new sanctions targeting its nuclear program ahead of Oman talks

The U.

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Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Read full article: Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

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The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China

Read full article: The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China

President Donald Trump has shared on Truth Social that he has “authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately.”.

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IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources say

Read full article: IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources say

The Internal Revenue Service’s acting commissioner is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. Two people familiar with Melanie Krause’s decision confirmed the intended resignation to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about it.

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White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffs

Read full article: White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffs

The White House is sending mixed messages on tariffs as it pursues conflicting goals, frustrating foreign leaders and business executives who are desperate for clarity on a generational overhaul of international trade.

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Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one

Read full article: Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one

President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession.

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Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel

Read full article: Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel

President Donald Trump says he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S. He's digging in on his plans to implement the taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system.

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Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Read full article: Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Republicans in Congress are watching with unease as stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

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Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs

Read full article: Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs

President Donald Trump says his trade policies will never change despite sending the global economy into a tailspin by announcing tariffs on foreign imports.

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Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts

Read full article: Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts

Republican senators unveiled a budget proposal that’s central to President Donald Trump’s agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security.

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President Trump announces 10% tariffs on all imports, even higher for China, European Union, others

Read full article: President Trump announces 10% tariffs on all imports, even higher for China, European Union, others

President Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others.

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Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers

Read full article: Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers

President Donald Trump invited Kid Rock into the Oval Office and signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring “commonsense” changes to the way live entertainment events are priced.

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US sanctions Sinaloa Cartel associates for alleged money laundering

Read full article: US sanctions Sinaloa Cartel associates for alleged money laundering

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned six people and seven companies it said were involved in money laundering for factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.

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Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for you

Read full article: Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for you

President Donald Trump says “Liberation Day” is coming.

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IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech

Read full article: IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech

With technology and AI increasingly used to perpetrate illegal acts, the IRS’ crime fighting arm is announcing a new program intended to improve how it interacts with financial institutions.

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US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO says

Read full article: US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO says

Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday.

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US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says

Read full article: US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says

The United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling — the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills— as early as August without a deal between lawmakers and the White House.

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The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

Read full article: The Latest: Trump places 25% tariffs on auto imports

President Donald Trump says he is placing 25% tariffs on auto imports.

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IRS agents who investigated Hunter Biden given promotions at the Treasury Department

Read full article: IRS agents who investigated Hunter Biden given promotions at the Treasury Department

Two IRS whistleblowers who testified about Hunter Biden’s taxes are getting promotions.

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Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

Read full article: Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending bill to prevent a midnight Friday government shutdown.

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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway

Read full article: A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway

The fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy.

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Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts

Read full article: Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts

The deep cuts across federal agencies since Donald Trump’s return to the White House include reductions in force, which mean not only layoffs but also elimination of positions altogether.

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In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off

Read full article: In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off

President Donald Trump in recent days has dismissed fears of a recession and brushed aside the stock market sell-off, going so far as to say, “You can’t really watch the stock market.”.

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US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices

Read full article: US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum kicked in Wednesday that could send prices higher.

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Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record

Read full article: Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record

The U.S. stock market fell further following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set last month.

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US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending

Read full article: US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending

President Donald Trump's flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it.

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Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he's committed to helping their industry

Read full article: Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he's committed to helping their industry

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies as industry leaders heaped praise on him for reversing what they said had been unfair attacks on digital assets by the previous administration.

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Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with Ukraine

Read full article: Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with Ukraine

President Donald Trump says he is “strongly considering” levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine.

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Mexico makes case to avoid US tariffs, but Trump says they will take effect on Tuesday

Read full article: Mexico makes case to avoid US tariffs, but Trump says they will take effect on Tuesday

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her administration is waiting to see if U.S. President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican imports.

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Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

Read full article: Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

The U.S. Treasury Department says it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation.

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South African president slams Afrikaner lobby group's White House visit

Read full article: South African president slams Afrikaner lobby group's White House visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed a visit by a lobby group for the country’s white minority Afrikaner community to the White House this week.

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Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich will meet with Treasury Secretary Bessent in Washington

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will head to Washington in the coming days to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and discuss economic and political cooperation.

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What's next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budget

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Now that House Republicans have passed an ambitious budget blueprint for President Donald Trump’s agenda, it is time for hard work.

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The US is missing again as G20 finance chiefs meet in South Africa

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Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 developed and developing nations have gathered in South Africa for a two-day meeting.

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US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'

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The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran and its support for militant groups that launch attacks against the U.S. and its allies.

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After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine

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As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says

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The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.

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IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say

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Experts say the layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers likely mean the end of the agency’s plans to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections.

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US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine

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A top White House official says President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration’s growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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What to know about Fort Knox's gold depository

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President Donald Trump says Elon Musk will be looking at Fort Knox, the legendary depository in Kentucky for American gold reserves, to make sure the gold is still there.

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Trump wants to know if there's gold in Fort Knox. (There is)

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President Donald Trump said Elon Musk would be checking out Fort Knox to make sure the gold is still there.

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IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

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The IRS plans to lay off roughly 7,000 workers in Washington and around the country beginning Thursday.

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Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to the US government's payment system

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The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General says it's launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system.

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