Trump Threatens Huge Tariffs on China in Response to Its Retaliation
The president said he would counter Beijing’s tariffs — which came in response to Mr. Trump’s own levies — with...
Month: April 2025
U.S. Markets Swing Wildly as Trump Admin Denies 90-Day Tariff Pause Report
It was not clear where the report, that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs, had originated....
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Economic Pain From Trump’s Tariffs
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, wrote that a trade fight could...
What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One?
A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s...
Does Trump Have an ‘Off Ramp’ From His Trade Fight?
With global markets again in free-fall, the president appeared to be losing support of business leaders, raising questions about his...
Britain Eases Rules on Electric Vehicles as Auto Tariffs Hit
Even before the latest tariffs by the Trump administration, Britain’s car industry was struggling.
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.
Europe Is Ready to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs
European Union officials meeting in Brussels will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating...
How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom
The reality of being a contractor includes inexperienced workers, sketchy business practices and low, low margins.
Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs
After years struggling to compete with cheaper, farm-raised imported shrimp, shrimpers from Florida to Louisiana are optimistic that the new...