Kathy Hochul deputy announces decision to challenge her in New York governor’s race – as it happened Antonio Delgado announces run for governor and sets up Democratic primary battle for 2026 election The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2025
Volkswagen in direct talks with US government regarding tariff deal German carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW are also reportedly trying to negotiate tariffs directly with the US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick. Euronews · May 30, 2025
Volkswagen to make ‘massive’ investment in US in bid to avoid tariffs CEO of Europe’s largest industrial group says he has been in direct talks with Donald Trump’s administration The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025
70% of small businesses say tariffs are already increasing costs, despite Trump’s team assurances they are not A recent HSBC survey found that over 70 percent of US small and mid-sized businesses are facing higher costs due to tariffs. The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
US official claims Trump tariffs brought China to table and halted India-Pakistan conflict Howard Lutnick claims president offered South Asian nations trading access to US to avert full-scale war The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play. Euronews · May 26, 2025
Harris urges US against tariff hikes on pharma and microchip sectors The Irish deputy premier has written to US Secretary for Commerce Howard Lutnick on two sectors that are key to Ireland’s economy. Evening Standard · May 25, 2025
Trump Official Insists 'There Is No Pain' From Tariffs. His Audience Immediately Calls Him Out Billionaire-turned-Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick repeatedly claimed Americans aren't feeling the impact of Trump's tariffs until audience members pushed back at an Axios event Wednesday. Latin Times · May 23, 2025
Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US Unhappy that Apple intends to source nearly all of its U.S. iPhones from India, President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 25% tariff on the popular device unless the tech giant moves production to the United States The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Trump’s $5m ‘gold card’ visa set to launch in the coming days to help fast track rich immigrants President Donald Trump’s website for the ‘gold card’ visa will soon launch so wealthy immigrants can register their interest in the program The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Gary Winslett: The American Dream Has Migrated South Middlebury professor Gary Winslett argues the South—not China—poached the Rust Belt’s manufacturing base by out-competing it on policy. Reason · May 22, 2025
Howard Lutnick says Trump’s tariffs won’t raise prices (despite Walmart, Nike and others saying they are) ‘I would expect that prices in America will be unaffected,’ Commerce Secretary says The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
EU standards on food are 'not up for negotiation', EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Maroš Šefčovič has called for a fair and balanced deal with the United States amid a framework of tariff negotiations. Euronews · May 21, 2025
Khanna Criticises Trump-Backed AI Project to Open Data Center in Dubai, OpenAI Set to Assist Ro Khanna criticises Trump's UAE AI data centre deal, suggesting it should be in the US. OpenAI may assist the UAE in a massive Dubai data centre, potentially the world's largest. International Business Times UK · May 20, 2025
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Revealed: How much the US-UK trade deal will save UK economy from Trump tariffs Exclusive: The UK’s new trade deal could cut the economic damage from US tariffs in half
Laptop · May 16, 2025 Acer responds to tariff question about new Aspire laptops Six new Acer Aspire AI laptops debuted Friday, but their future in the U.S. is uncertain because of tariffs and other factors.
Fortune · May 16, 2025 Trump says it's not possible to meet with all countries, and 'very fair' tariffs are coming in weeks "We have, at the same time, 150 countries that want to make a deal, but you’re not able to see that many countries," Trump said.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025 Trump says US will unilaterally set new tariff rates for scores of countries President says letters revealing rates will be sent out within weeks as Washington lacks capacity for individual deals
Latin Times · May 15, 2025 Trump Commerce Secretary's $600M Stake in Crypto Firm Operating In El Salvador Suggests Potential Conflict of Interest: Report Lutnick's connection to Tether emerged during his January 2025 confirmation hearings, when Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns around his "ability to put the interests of the American people ahead of financial interests"
The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025 Trump cabinet member’s links to El Salvador crypto firm under scrutiny Commerce chief Howard Lutnick’s firm backed controversial crypto giant Tether as Bukele ties deepened
Euronews · May 11, 2025 Trump hails 'great progress' as US-China trade talks in Geneva continue The lead US negotiator described “a great deal of productivity” in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trump’s tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation.
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025 White House claims China trade deal reached while Beijing hails ‘important first steps’ US announcement comes after treasury secretary touted progress in two days of talks with Chinese vice-premier in Geneva
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025 British plane parts ‘exempted from Trump tariffs’ as US trade deal progresses Boost to £40bn UK aerospace industry as Rolls-Royce engines and aircraft parts reportedly excused by US commerce secretary
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025 Cometh the hour, cometh the Mandelson: UK ambassador rides crest of a trade deal The Labour veteran looked an awkward choice for the court of Trump, but now the president is holding his hand and complimenting his beautiful accent
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025 How Singalong Starmer got his deal … and a bit part in Trump, the Musical Finally, a British prime minister has landed a trade agreement with the US. It’s just a shame it’s not a very good one, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde