22 h. ago Trump's tariff strategy could pay for his tax bill, but only if they stick, experts warn

The CBO projects Trump's tariffs could reduce the deficit by $2.8 trillion while his tax bill would add $2.4 trillion, but experts from across the political spectrum question whether the tariff revenue is sustainable.

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23 h. ago US job growth slows as tariff uncertainty leaves businesses in limbo

US job growth slows as tariff uncertainty leaves businesses in limbo  Reuters

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25 h. ago Even as courts step in, Trump still has plenty of tariff options. US trading partners should intensify negotiations.

Even as courts step in, Trump still has plenty of tariff options. US trading partners should intensify negotiations.  Atlantic Council

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26 h. ago Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks

Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks  Reuters

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29 h. ago Trump and Musk's breakup. And, ICE detention centers face serious overcrowding

President Trump and Elon Musk deal personal jabs in a public breakup that started over the "big, beautiful bill." And, the U.S. faces serious overcrowding at ICE detention centers.

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29 h. ago Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine discusses the effect of Trump's tariffs on the economy

NPR speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy.

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29 h. ago Sen. Tim Kaine says Trump's tariffs could reduce federal debt, but at what cost?

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy.

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29 h. ago Xi to Trump: Rein in the Hawks Trying to Derail the Tariff Truce

China sought to depict a call between Xi Jinping and President Trump as an appeal from one strongman leader to another to run a tight ship and stay on course.

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29 h. ago CBO says Trump's tariffs could cut U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over 10 years

A forecast from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office this week says Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt over the next decade, if they remain in place.

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30 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump, Xi Jinping speak at last as US and China lean on key exports in trade fight

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump, Xi Jinping speak at last as US and China lean on key exports in trade fight  Yahoo

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31 h. ago Job growth expected to have slowed in May as Trump's tariffs fluctuated

The job market has defied concern about business uncertainty and recession risk.

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31 h. ago As Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Trade, Businesses Struggle With Economic Uncertainty

Policymakers and business owners are navigating a highly uncertain moment for the economy, wary of overreacting but watchful of a meaningful downturn.

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36 h. ago Slow US job growth anticipated in May; unemployment rate seen steady

Slow US job growth anticipated in May; unemployment rate seen steady  Reuters

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42 h. ago Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats

Forecasters at the Congressional Budget Office say President Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt if they remain in place for a decade. That's a big if.

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45 h. ago After Trump’s Tariffs Crash Exports, Canada Posts a Record Trade Deficit

Sales of vehicles made in Canada plunged by nearly 23 percent in April after President Trump imposed a 25 percent auto tariff.

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47 h. ago Trump’s New Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Explained in Six Charts

Trump’s New Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Explained in Six Charts  Council on Foreign Relations

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48 h. ago Trump says he discussed Geneva tariff deal with Xi, teams to meet shortly

Trump says he discussed Geneva tariff deal with Xi, teams to meet shortly  Reuters

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49 h. ago China and U.S. will hold more tariff talks, Trump says after Xi call

China and U.S. will hold more tariff talks, Trump says after Xi call  PBS

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50 h. ago China says Trump and Xi talked on the phone, their first call since the tariff war began

It's the first known call between the two leaders since Inauguration Day — and the first time they've spoken since tariffs began ratcheting up.

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50 h. ago Trump and Xi talk on the phone, their first call since the tariff war began

It's the first known call between the two leaders since Inauguration Day — and the first time they've spoken since tariffs began ratcheting up.

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