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Musk and Vance Were Begged By Friends to Stop Trump From Implementing Tariffs: Report

People close to the Trump administration made various appeals to officials, hoping they could convince the president to implement more reasonable trade policies.

Latin Times · Apr 8, 2025

The Auto Industry Is Begging Politicians To Get Along

Automakers are tired, boss. The last three months have felt like a year for them as tariff uncertainty, backtracking and political chest-beating contests taking center stage. The automotive industry is over it and, at the minimum, wants predictability.

InsideEVs · Apr 8, 2025

What is a Panican? Donald Trump’s newest insult explained amid tariff backlash

As many Americans worry about their financial future, the president urges, ‘Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN’

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Spare a thought for the poor billionaires who backed Trump – and hate tariffs

As the great American self-own rages on, the super-rich are beginning to break rank. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s gone suspiciously quiet, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Tesla’s #1 Bull Cuts Target But Says It’s Still a Buy

Dan Ives slashed his Tesla target by 43% but still sees 35% upside, keeping his bullish call intact despite rising brand pressure and political turmoil.

MarketBeat · Apr 8, 2025

Are You Ready to Pay More Taxes to Save Social Security?

Across party lines, many believe saving Social Security trumps other financial considerations.

Kiplinger · Apr 8, 2025

The Latest: US stocks rise as global financial markets show signs of relief

Stocks are rising on Wall Street and around the world to recover some of the historic losses since last week when President Donald Trump announced sharp increases in taxes on goods imported to the U.S. The S&P 500 was up 3.4% in early trading Tuesday

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Musk reportedly made several pushes for Trump to back off global tariffs surge

Musk’s unsuccessful attempts may be sign of growing rift between US president and tech billionaire

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025

The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok

When Congress passed a law in 2024 to ban TikTok unless it came under U.S. ownership, lawmakers argued that the app’s Chinese parent company posed national security concerns. The Trump administration, which had granted the viral video app a reprieve shortly after taking office in January 2025, extended that pause…

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

Voices: Don’t ‘Panican’! Republicans are finally waking up to Donald Trump

COMMENT: As the US president coins a new term for the growing army of critics speaking out about his tariffs policy, Sean O’Grady says that ‘Panicans’ everywhere should rise up and wear the label with pride – ideally, on red baseball caps

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025