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The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers

President Donald Trump has announced plans for sweeping tariffs

The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

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

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
Economy|Political|US

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

The Senate has passed a resolution that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports
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Key takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

Key takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

Key takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Crime|Political|US

Lawyer for Trump co-defendant and alleged US Capitol rioters picked for major role at DOJ

Lawyer for Trump co-defendant and alleged US Capitol rioters picked for major role at DOJ

Lawyer for Trump co-defendant and alleged US Capitol rioters picked for major role at DOJ
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims about tariffs and trade

Fact check: Trump’s false claims about tariffs and trade

Fact check: Trump’s false claims about tariffs and trade
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Musk will stay until he completes DOGE mission, White House says

The White House said on Wednesday that tech billionaire Elon Musk will stay on to complete his mission to slash government spending and downsize

Musk will stay until he completes DOGE mission, White House says
Economy|Political|US

US Senate passes bill aimed at stopping Trump tariffs on Canada

The U.S.

US Senate passes bill aimed at stopping Trump tariffs on Canada
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Switzerland flags importance of international law after tariff hit

The Swiss government on Wednesday underlined the importance of respecting international law after U.S.

Switzerland flags importance of international law after tariff hit
Election|Political|US

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role
Election|Political|US

Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech

Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration — as they cling to election results from Wisconsin and Florida that offered a glimmer of hope for their party

Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech
Business|Economy|Political|US

PLANNED RESPONSES TO BROAD TARIFFS THAT START TODAY (4aET)

Today's the day Trump says he'll transform global trade with a massive tariff unveiling. Here are some planned responses.

PLANNED RESPONSES TO BROAD TARIFFS THAT START TODAY (4aET)
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Trump just massively escalated his trade war. Here’s what he announced

Trump just massively escalated his trade war. Here’s what he announced

Trump just massively escalated his trade war. Here’s what he announced
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US dollar falls vs yen, euro holds gains after Trump announces new tariffs

The dollar slid against the yen, while the euro held gains against the greenback on Wednesday as U.S.

US dollar falls vs yen, euro holds gains after Trump announces new tariffs
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix

As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up.

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix
Election|Political|US

Turnout in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race was remarkable for an off-year election

Turnout in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race was remarkable for an off-year election

Turnout in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race was remarkable for an off-year election
Crime|Election|Political|US

Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge has dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case

Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Political|US

Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists

President Donald Trump says executive orders targeting law firms are being issued in the name of national security, with the White House asserting that the firms don’t deserve access to sensitive U.S. government information

Law firms fear Trump orders could affect security clearances of lawyers who are military reservists
Business|Finance|Political|US

Democrats ask SEC to preserve records related to Trump’s crypto business, probing conflicts

A pair of top Democratic lawmakers asked the U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday to preserve records related

Democrats ask SEC to preserve records related to Trump’s crypto business, probing conflicts
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

TSX climbs to eight-day high ahead of U.S. tariff reveal

Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday to its highest closing level in over a week, helped by gains for industrial and technology shares, as

TSX climbs to eight-day high ahead of U.S. tariff reveal
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US businesses brace for more pain as Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs

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US businesses brace for more pain as Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

France says Trump tariffs could be in 20-25 pct range, causing major disorder

France expects tariffs to be announced later on Wednesday from U.S President Donald Trump on French and European products to be in the range of 20-25%, leading to "major economic

France says Trump tariffs could be in 20-25 pct range, causing major disorder
Business|Political|Technology|US

Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running

President Donald Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep

Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump Justice officials demanded charges for Hillary, Biden for classified docs scandals. They’re silent on SignalGate

Trump Justice officials demanded charges for Hillary, Biden for classified docs scandals. They’re silent on SignalGate

Trump Justice officials demanded charges for Hillary, Biden for classified docs scandals. They’re silent on SignalGate
Business|Economy|Political|US

Expert predicts what will happen if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

Ahead of what Trump calls America's "Liberation Day," when he is expected to unveil widespread tariffs, Fareed Zakaria speaks with the former US Trade Representative and current Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman on what Americans can expect.

Expert predicts what will happen if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs
Asia|Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Hedge funds rush to cut Asia exposure ahead of US tariff announcement

Hedge funds dumped stocks and lowered leveraged positions in Asian markets last week, data from Morgan Stanley shows, pointing to their defensive stance before U.S.

Hedge funds rush to cut Asia exposure ahead of US tariff announcement
Election|Political|US

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk

Wisconsin voters elected Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, CNN and NBC projected, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority in a setback for President Donald Trump

Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Walmart continues to push Chinese suppliers to cut prices, Bloomberg News reports

U.S. retailing giant Walmart is continuing to push Chinese suppliers to cut prices to offset President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar

Walmart continues to push Chinese suppliers to cut prices, Bloomberg News reports
Election|Political|US

Liberals win majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Liberals win majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Liberals win majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Election|Political|US

Republicans projected to win two Florida special elections, boosting US House majority

Republican candidates are projected to win two special elections in Florida on Tuesday, according to U.S. media organizations, boosting Republicans' slim majority

Republicans projected to win two Florida special elections, boosting US House majority
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, while China says the talks are encouraging

Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked

Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, while China says the talks are encouraging
Business|Political|US

Trump announces deal with law firm that employs Doug Emhoff

Trump announces deal with law firm that employs Doug Emhoff

Trump announces deal with law firm that employs Doug Emhoff
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Conservative cable news channel Newsmax surges another 180% a day after stunning debut

Shares of conservative news outlet Newsmax soared another 180% on Tuesday, extending their eye-popping gains a day after a stellar debut on

Conservative cable news channel Newsmax surges another 180% a day after stunning debut
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nears

U_S_ stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day.”

Stock market today: More swerves hit Wall Street as Trump's "Liberation Day" nears
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S.

Egypt's Sisi, Trump discuss regional mediation efforts in phone call
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support

With President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada

A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Political|US

Trump’s pick to be America’s top general denies ever wearing a MAGA hat

Trump’s pick to be America’s top general denies ever wearing a MAGA hat

Trump’s pick to be America’s top general denies ever wearing a MAGA hat
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump tariffs triggered big Q1 plunge in market values for top global firms

Top global corporations experienced the largest quarterly erosion of market values in nearly three years in the first quarter of 2025, hit by tariffs imposed by U.S.

Trump tariffs triggered big Q1 plunge in market values for top global firms
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Yen holds gains vs US dollar ahead of tariff announcement

The yen rose against the dollar on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed softness in the manufacturing sector and labor market ahead of tariff announcements

Yen holds gains vs US dollar ahead of tariff announcement
Europe|Political|US|World

Poll shows more than 50% of Ukrainians fear Trump's efforts may lead to unjust peace

More than 50% of Ukrainians are critical of U.S.

Poll shows more than 50% of Ukrainians fear Trump's efforts may lead to unjust peace
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Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal

Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelensky of ‘trying to back out’ of proposed minerals deal
MidEast|Political|US|World

More Republicans want the US to focus on ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds that while most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the conflict is not weighing as heavily on his public perception as it did on President Joe Biden

More Republicans want the US to focus on ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll finds
MidEast|Political|World

Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran

Russia has warned that strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure would have "catastrophic" consequences, after U.S.

Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says it cannot accept U.S. proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'

Russia cannot accept U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form because they do not address problems Moscow regards as having caused the conflict

Russia says it cannot accept U.S. proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know

TikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know

TikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Pro-marijuana group aims to sway Trump by airing ads around White House and Mar-a-Lago

Pro-marijuana group aims to sway Trump by airing ads around White House and Mar-a-Lago

Pro-marijuana group aims to sway Trump by airing ads around White House and Mar-a-Lago
Election|Political|US

‘Only this Court’: How Trump is begging the Supreme Court to approve his agenda

‘Only this Court’: How Trump is begging the Supreme Court to approve his agenda

‘Only this Court’: How Trump is begging the Supreme Court to approve his agenda
Election|Political|US|World

Trump considers former ambassadors Grenell, Friedman for U.N. role

President Donald Trump said on Monday he had several potential candidates for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, including Richard Grenell, a former ambassador

Trump considers former ambassadors Grenell, Friedman for U.N. role
Election|Political|US

Trump’s attempt to revamp elections with proof of citizenship requirement challenged in court

Trump’s attempt to revamp elections with proof of citizenship requirement challenged in court

Trump’s attempt to revamp elections with proof of citizenship requirement challenged in court
Political|US

US judge blocks firing of intelligence officers assigned to DEIA programs

A U.S. judge on Monday blocked the firing of 19 intelligence officers who had worked on diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility programs that President

US judge blocks firing of intelligence officers assigned to DEIA programs
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket price-gouging

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket price-gouging

Trump signs executive order targeting ticket price-gouging
Election|Political|US

Can Donald Trump serve a third term as US president?

President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was not joking about seeking a third term but did not explain how he would get around the U.S.

Can Donald Trump serve a third term as US president?
Election|Political|US

The Latest: Trump to roll out new tariffs that he promises will free the US from foreign goods

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs he promises will free the United States from foreign goods

The Latest: Trump to roll out new tariffs that he promises will free the US from foreign goods
Election|Political|US

Trump keeps talking about running for a third term. The US Constitution says that can't happen

President Donald Trump has just started his second term, the last one permitted under the U.S. Constitution

Trump keeps talking about running for a third term. The US Constitution says that can't happen
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says attacks on Houthis to continue

President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. attacks on the Iran-backed Houthis, an armed movement that has taken control of the most populous parts of Yemen, will continue until they

Trump says attacks on Houthis to continue
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Trump is now planning a splashy ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. What he’ll say is still up in the air

Trump is now planning a splashy ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. What he’ll say is still up in the air

Trump is now planning a splashy ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. What he’ll say is still up in the air
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's debt close to wiping out Trump election gains as truce prospects dim

Ukraine's government debt was close to wiping out all the gains made since Donald Trump's election win on Monday as the prospects for a ceasefire with

Ukraine's debt close to wiping out Trump election gains as truce prospects dim
Political|US

Union sues to block Trump from ending collective bargaining for many federal workers

A union that represents 150,000 U.S. government employees filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block President Donald Trump from stripping hundreds of thousands of

Union sues to block Trump from ending collective bargaining for many federal workers
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's Russian oil tariff threat doesn't faze traders who suspect it's a bluff

U.S.

Trump's Russian oil tariff threat doesn't faze traders who suspect it's a bluff
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says it's working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he's 'pissed off' with Putin

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia and the United States were working on ideas for a possible peace settlement in

Kremlin says it's working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he's 'pissed off' with Putin
Political|US

A DOGE employee is put in charge of the US Institute of Peace, a court filing alleges

A court filing says an official allied with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been put in charge of the U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank targeted by President Donald Trump for closure

A DOGE employee is put in charge of the US Institute of Peace, a court filing alleges
Europe|Political|US|World

A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process

A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ leaders as he tries to bring about a truce

A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, Khamenei says

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the U.S. would receive a strong blow if it acts on President Donald Trump's threat to bomb unless Tehran reaches a new

Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, Khamenei says
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Recession odds are rising as Trump’s trade war escalates, Goldman Sachs says

Recession odds are rising as Trump’s trade war escalates, Goldman Sachs says

Recession odds are rising as Trump’s trade war escalates, Goldman Sachs says
Political|US

House GOP leaders look to hold off push to impeach judges by prioritizing hearings, bill to limit reach of rulings

House GOP leaders look to hold off push to impeach judges by prioritizing hearings, bill to limit reach of rulings

House GOP leaders look to hold off push to impeach judges by prioritizing hearings, bill to limit reach of rulings
Election|Political|US

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

President Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president
Election|Political|US

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’
Political|US

Historic tree to be cut down at the White House over safety concerns

President Donald Trump says a tree that’s nearly two centuries old will be removed from the White House grounds because it’s deteriorating

Historic tree to be cut down at the White House over safety concerns
Americas|Political|US|World

'Pissed off' at Putin, Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal

U.S.

'Pissed off' at Putin, Trump threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline

Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline

Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal

U.S.

Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter

Iran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
Election|Political|US

Florida’s special elections give Trump, GOP leaders more reasons to sweat slim House majority

Florida’s special elections give Trump, GOP leaders more reasons to sweat slim House majority

Florida’s special elections give Trump, GOP leaders more reasons to sweat slim House majority
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs

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