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David Lawder

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Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the wind-down of a license allowing energy transactions with Russian

Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire
Economy|Finance|Political|US

US October-February budget deficit hits record $1.147 trillion

The U.S. budget deficit for the first five months of fiscal 2025 hit a record $1.147 trillion, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday, including a $307 billion

US October-February budget deficit hits record $1.147 trillion
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Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place

Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major U.S.

Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place
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Trump's expanded metals tariffs to hit goods from horseshoes to bulldozer blades

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Trump's expanded metals tariffs to hit goods from horseshoes to bulldozer blades
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Trump says Canada may soon get reciprocal US tariffs on dairy, lumber

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Trump says Canada may soon get reciprocal US tariffs on dairy, lumber
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US Treasury's Bessent says economy may slow in shift away from public spending

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US Treasury's Bessent says economy may slow in shift away from public spending
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US Treasury's Bessent defends Trump tariff upheaval, vows 'maximum sanctions'

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US Treasury's Bessent defends Trump tariff upheaval, vows 'maximum sanctions'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

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Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
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Trump officials eye tariff relief for USMCA-compliant products, Lutnick says

President Donald Trump's administration is considering granting relief from his 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports

Trump officials eye tariff relief for USMCA-compliant products, Lutnick says
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Trump triggers trade war, price hikes with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico

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Trump triggers trade war, price hikes with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs to launch on Tuesday; stocks tumble

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Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs to launch on Tuesday; stocks tumble
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump orders new tariff probe into US lumber imports

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Trump orders new tariff probe into US lumber imports
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Treasury chief urges Canada, Mexico to match US tariffs on China as deadline looms

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Treasury chief urges Canada, Mexico to match US tariffs on China as deadline looms
Economy|Political|US

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl

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Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl
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Trump sows confusion on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, floats 25% duty on EU goods

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Trump sows confusion on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, floats 25% duty on EU goods
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Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports

President Donald Trump opened yet another front on Tuesday in his assault on global trade norms, ordering a probe into potential new tariffs on

Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports
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US Treasury's Bessent vows to re-privatize an economy that is 'brittle underneath'

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US Treasury's Bessent vows to re-privatize an economy that is 'brittle underneath'
Business|Economy|Political|US

USTR proposes charging Chinese ships up to $1.5 million to enter US ports

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USTR proposes charging Chinese ships up to $1.5 million to enter US ports
Americas|Economy|Political|US

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts

President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by the

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump orders trade chief to revive tariff retaliation against digital taxes

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his trade chief to revive investigations aimed at imposing tariffs on imports from

Trump orders trade chief to revive tariff retaliation against digital taxes
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US Treasury's Bessent says Russia could win sanctions relief in war talks

Russia could win some relief from U.S. sanctions based on its willingness to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine, U.S.

US Treasury's Bessent says Russia could win sanctions relief in war talks
Africa|Finance|Political|US|World

US Treasury's Bessent to skip G20 meeting in South Africa

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US Treasury's Bessent to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

EU trade chief ready to discuss trade deals, lower tariffs with Trump

The European Union's top trade officials said on Wednesday the bloc was interested in making mutually beneficial trade deals with U.S.

EU trade chief ready to discuss trade deals, lower tariffs with Trump
Business|Economy|Political|US

What's in Trump's new order on reciprocal US tariffs?

President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to tear up decades-old low U.S. tariff rates, raising them to match those of other countries and counteract other

What's in Trump's new order on reciprocal US tariffs?
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump threatens new tariffs in bid to reshape trade

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Trump threatens new tariffs in bid to reshape trade

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