50 h. ago Trump tariffs live: US markets see worst day in five years as president claims ‘stock is going to boom’

US president insists country is going to flourish as markets close sharply down; Republican ex-leader Mitch McConnell says tariffs are a ‘bad policy’US stock markets have worst day since Covid over Trump tariffsGlobal markets in turmoil amid Trump tariffsTrump’s chaos-inducing global tariffs, explained in chartsIn the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ended his political career, Joe Biden skipped a White House meeting with the congressional Progressive caucus in favor of a Camp David photoshoot with the fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, a new book says.“You need to cancel that,” Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff and debate prep leader, told the president, as he advocated securing the endorsement of the group of powerful progressive politicians perhaps key to his remaining the Democratic nominee. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Trump denies market turmoil is a problem, claiming ‘stock is going to boom’ – US politics live

US president insists country is going to flourish as former Republican leader Mitch McConnell says tariffs are a ‘bad policy’ US stock markets tumble as investors shaken by Trump tariffsIn the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ended his political career, Joe Biden skipped a White House meeting with the congressional Progressive caucus in favor of a Camp David photoshoot with the fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, a new book says.“You need to cancel that,” Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff and debate prep leader, told the president, as he advocated securing the endorsement of the group of powerful progressive politicians perhaps key to his remaining the Democratic nominee. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Trump denies market turmoil is a problem, claiming ‘stock is going to boom’, as McConnell says tariffs ‘bad policy’

US president insists country is going to flourish as former Republican leader joins widespread criticism of Trump tariffsUS stock markets tumble as investors shaken by Trump tariffsIn the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ended his political career, Joe Biden skipped a White House meeting with the congressional Progressive caucus in favor of a Camp David photoshoot with the fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, a new book says.“You need to cancel that,” Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff and debate prep leader, told the president, as he advocated securing the endorsement of the group of powerful progressive politicians perhaps key to his remaining the Democratic nominee. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Trump ‘is not going to back off’ from tariff policies, US commerce secretary says – live

Howard Lutnick tells CNN that US president stands by decision to impose sweeping tariffs on nations around the worldUS stock markets tumble as investors shaken by Trump tariffsIn the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ended his political career, Joe Biden skipped a White House meeting with the congressional Progressive caucus in favor of a Camp David photoshoot with the fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, a new book says.“You need to cancel that,” Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff and debate prep leader, told the president, as he advocated securing the endorsement of the group of powerful progressive politicians perhaps key to his remaining the Democratic nominee. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago ‘Creating chaos and crisis’: Democrats slam Trump’s sweeping tariffs as global markets tumble – live

Democrats accuse Trump of ruining US economy on purpose and note the lack of tariffs for RussiaGlobal markets react to Trump tariffs – follow liveAnalysis: Trump promised lower prices – his tariffs risk the oppositeIn the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ended his political career, Joe Biden skipped a White House meeting with the congressional Progressive caucus in favor of a Camp David photoshoot with the fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, a new book says.“You need to cancel that,” Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff and debate prep leader, told the president, as he advocated securing the endorsement of the group of powerful progressive politicians perhaps key to his remaining the Democratic nominee. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Four Republican and every Democratic senator vote to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs in resolution

Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Susan Collins join every Democrat to oppose Trump’s tariff war

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68 h. ago Four Republican and all Democratic senators vote to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs

Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Susan Collins joined every Democrat to oppose Trump’s tariff war

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2 d. ago Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs

Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plansSeveral Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would block Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a rare rebuke of the president’s trade policy just hours after he announced plans for sweeping import taxes on some of the country’s largest trading partners.In a 51-48 vote, four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and both Kentucky senators, the former majority leader Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul – defied Trump’s pressure campaign and supported the measure. Democrats used a procedural maneuver to force a vote on the resolution, which would terminate the national emergency on fentanyl Trump is using to justify tariffs on Canada. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Why three major countries were conspicuously left OFF Trump's massive tariffs list

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday his decision to level sweeping economic tariffs on foreign countries across the globe, but three significant countries were not on the list.

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2 d. ago Canada Trump tariff exemption ‘like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank’, says business leader

Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hoursCanada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s global tariffs was “like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank”, say business leaders as other levies are poised to hit key industries that drive the country’s economy.In a theatrical unveiling of tariffs on countries with “unfair” practices on Wednesday afternoon, Canada was noticeably absent, alongside trade ally Mexico. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump attacks four ‘disloyal’ Republicans for pushing back on Canada tariffs in late

Senators McConnell, Murkowski, Paul and Collins have indicated they will vote to terminate Trump’s national emergency

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4 d. ago Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs

Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plansUS politics live – latest updatesOn the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called “liberation day” for tariffs, a handful of Senate Republicans are debating whether to defy the president and join Democrats to stop the US from imposing levies on Canadian imports.The resolution, offered by the Democratic senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, would terminate the emergency order that Trump is using to justify tariffs against Canada, citing the flow of fentanyl across the US’s northern border. The vote is largely symbolic – the House is not expected to take up the measure – but several defections would amount to a rare and notable rebuke of the president by his own party. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs and statehood comments about Canada stir loyalty debate about NHL great Wayne Gretzky

In Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario, and across Canada, the Great One's loyalty and legacy are being questioned at a time the nation's independence is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump

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8 d. ago Watch: Mark Carney responds to Donald Trump’s latest Canada tariffs threat

Watch again as Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney spoke to reporters on Thursday, 27 March, after a cabinet meeting to discuss Canada's response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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8 d. ago Judge blocks Trump’s move to dismantle consumer protection watchdog – US politics live

President had targeted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for mass terminationsCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Vance says no military action needed in Greenland as Trump vows to get control of island: Live

Vice president says U.S. hopes to strike ‘Donald Trump-style’ deal with Greenlanders

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8 d. ago Another top US law firm strikes deal with Trump to avoid being targeted – US politics live

Law firm criticized by Elon Musk agrees to $100m in pro bono legal work for the federal government amid criticism of top law firms caving to pressureBig law firms being threatened by Trump face pressure to speak outVance Greenland visit – live updatesCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Conti...

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8 d. ago Trump’s executive order forces removal of ‘improper ideology’ at Smithsonian museums to promote ‘American greatness’: Live

President directs JD Vance to rid museums of ‘divisive narratives’ in latest culture war push

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8 d. ago Trump asks supreme court to lift order barring deportations under Alien Enemies Act – live

Lawyers for the administration make emergency appeal to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under wartime lawCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Another law firm targeted by Trump sues to block punishing executive order – live

Law firm Jenner & Block sues Trump administration seeking to block executive order that would halt the firm’s business with the government and revoke security clearancesCanadian prime minister Mark Carney and Donald Trump’s first phone call will take place this morning, a source with knowledge of the matter has told Radio-Canada.It will be their first conversation as leaders and comes days after Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas, a move Carney condemned as a “direct attack” on Canadian workers. Trump later threatened further tariffs if the EU worked with Canada “in order to do economic harm to the USA”. Carney said:We will defend our workers, we will defend our companies, we will defend our country, and we will defend it together.I’m available for a call, but you know, we’re going to talk on our terms as a sovereign country, not as what he pretends we are. Continue reading...

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