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Trump's Rationale for His New Tariffs Contradicts the Position He Took Before His Supreme Court Defeat

The president is relying on a provision that the government's lawyers said had no "obvious application" to his goal of reducing the trade deficit.

Reason · Feb 23

Trump’s tariffs: a lesson in economic and legal ignorance

Have tariffs created more jobs, or an economic boom? Not if you look at the data.

Fortune · Feb 23

In less than a year, Trump erased 12 years of solvency for the trust fund that pays for Medicare Part A

The CBO estimates that benefit reductions would start at 8% in 2040 and steadily climb to a 10% cut by 2056.

Fortune · Feb 23

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Inter Milan vs. Bodo/Glimt: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Nerazzurri have a two-goal deficit to make up in Milan on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Trump's New Tariffs Are Probably Illegal Too

Attorneys for the Trump administration even admitted that Section 122 can't be applied to address trade deficits. Trump is now trying to do that anyway.

Reason · Feb 23

Internal White House war erupts as Budget Chief rips defense secretary’s massive spending plan

He worries about its impact on the Federal deficit.

We Got This Covered · Feb 22

Crystal Palace fans make feelings towards club known during win over 10-man Wolves

Palace avoided falling to a first-half deficit when captain Dean Henderson saved Tolu Arokodare’s 43rd-minute penalty

The Independent UK · Feb 22

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Andrew McCarthy on "Why Trump's Section 122 Tariffs Are Illegal"

The prominent conservative legal commentator outlines the case against Trump's latest tariff power grab.

Reason · Feb 22

Trump's plan B to impose new tariffs is also illegal because a balance-of-payments deficit doesn't exist, trade experts say

"A balance of payments deficit is not the same thing as a trade deficit."

Fortune · Feb 21

New CBO report shows national debt spiraling into uncharted territory by 2035—and Trump's tariffs defeat will make the picture even worse

By 2035, the CBO expects the deficit to reach $2.96 trillion or 6.2% of GDP versus 5.8% today, and almost double the multi-decade, pre-pandemic average.

Fortune · Feb 21

The ‘alternative scenario’ of an even bigger national debt disaster is in play after the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal

Federal debt was set to reach 120% of GDP by 2036, the CBO projected, but that assumed the tariffs would stay in place.

Fortune · Feb 20

How The US Adding $696 Billion in Debt Impacts Your Money Every Day, According to Experts

The more the government borrows, the more Americans will feel a financial strain.

GOBankingRates · Feb 20

The Trump team’s justification for tariffs was rebalancing the trade deficit—it’s not going the way they wanted

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, in 2025 the deficit with China decreased $93.4 billion to $202.1 billion.

Fortune · Feb 20

UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves

Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficit

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

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Reason · Feb 19

Trump Said Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit. Instead, It Hit a Record High in 2025.

It's a good thing that trade deficits aren't actually a national emergency.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

U.S. trade deficit slipped to $901 billion last year amid Trump tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries

Reason · Feb 18

Mamdani To Increase NYC Property Taxes by 9.5 Percent To Balance Budget if Income Taxes Are Not Raised

So much for "the warmth of collectivism."

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18

PSG boss Enrique hails return from 'catastrophe' at Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday paid tribute to his side's mental strength after they overturned a two-goal deficit against Monaco to win 3-2 at the Stade Louis II.

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Euronews · Feb 17

Romanian finance minister backs Eurobonds and 'Made in Europe' in competitiveness drive

Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

National Gallery to make major cuts in effort to stem ballooning deficit

Move could mean fewer free exhibitions and paid-for shows and more expensive tickets

Fortune · Feb 11

‘Nothing short of self-sabotage’: Watchdog warns about national debt setting new record in just 4 years

“Our nation’s deficits, debt, interest payments, and trust funds are all in terrible shape,” says Maya MacGuineas, president of the CRFB.

Fortune · Feb 11

‘The fiscal trajectory is not sustainable’: CBO warns about the highest debt in U.S. history as Trump adds $1.4 trillion to 10-year deficit

The national debt is set to surpass the historic high of 106% of GDP (which it reached in 1946) by 2030, according to the CBO.

The Independent UK · Feb 11

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Norway's Jens Luraas Oftebro overcomes time deficit to win gold in Nordic combined

Jens Luraas Oftebro of Norway has won the gold medal in the Nordic combined normal hill competition

The Times of India · Feb 11

'Didn’t really like the way she talked': How a phone call from Swiss leader led Trump to raise tariffs to 39%

President Trump revealed a phone call with Swiss leader Karin Keller-Sutter, whom he mistakenly called Prime Minister, prompted a tariff hike on Swiss imports. Despite her arguments about Switzerland's small size, Trump increased tariffs to 39% due to a $42 billion trade deficit, believing Switzerland had been "ripping us off."

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