Donald J. Trump
Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
In this June 15, 2020, file photo, the Voice of America building stands in Washington. Andrew Harnik | AP President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at gutting the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies, his administration’s latest step to shrink bureaucracy. The order […]
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade rep on tariffs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on next to U.S. President Donald Trump talking to the media, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Two companies led by billionaire DOGE chief Elon Musk — SpaceX and Tesla — have submitted letters lobbying the U.S. trade representative on Trump […]
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Block bets on lending expansion after stock slump
In this photo illustration, the logo for the US tech firm “Block” is displayed and reflected in a number of digital screens on March 03, 2023 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images With its stock down more than 30% this year and revenue growth slowing, Jack Dorsey’s Block is going bigger in lending. […]
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‘America is not Canada,’ new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney, with members of his government standing behind him, speaks during a press conference following a swearing-in ceremony of the new Canada’s government in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2025. Blair Gable | Reuters Canada’s new prime minister quickly rebuked President Donald Trump on Friday of the idea that his […]
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Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won’t commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency in charge of massive government-run health insurance programs, on Friday declined to commit to opposing future cuts to Medicaid when directly asked if he would do so. Instead, the nominee for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said that the way […]
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The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders at the start of his second term that lay out a blanket 25% tariff on Canadian goods imported into the United States, with some exceptions such as energy. Canadian energy will carry a lower tariff of 10%. The bulk of these tariffs went into effect at midnight on […]
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Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs
U.S. automaker Tesla has warned that it and other major American exporters are exposed to retaliatory tariffs that could be leveled in response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs. The Tesla comments reflect those of many U.S. businesses concerned by Trump’s tariffs, but is notable because it is from Tesla. Tesla CEO Elon […]
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U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Shoppers cast shadows as they carry their bags along the waterfront in Portland, Maine, U.S, December 26, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters It’s not just Walmart. The leaders of companies that serve everyone from penny-pinching grocery shoppers to first-class travelers are seeing cracks in demand, a shift after resilient consumers propped up the U.S. economy […]
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Tech’s 3-week sell-off, led by Tesla, wipes out $2.7 trillion in value from megacaps
Less than two months ago, the tech industry’s top leaders flocked to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration, part of an effort to strike a friendly tone with President Donald Trump after a contentious first go-round in the White House. Thus far, they’ve avoided any nasty social media posts from the president. But their treatment […]
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Trump threatens to put 200% tariff on French Champagne and other EU spirits
Moet champagne bottles are seen at Berlin Brandenburg airport in Schonefeld, Germany on February 24, 2025. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to put a 200% tariff on alcohol from France and other European nations in the latest escalation of global trade tensions. The U.S. tariff comes […]
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