Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Says You Should Buy Tesla Stock Lutnick’s endorsement comes shortly after President Donald Trump praised Tesla cars. Barchart · Mar 25, 2025
USPS Chief Louis DeJoy Resigns Amid Privatization Debate, Trump Administration Scrutiny Louis DeJoy, appointed postmaster general during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced in February that he would step down. He led the USPS through the pandemic and two high-turnout elections with increased mail-in ballots. International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025
Harris holds call with ‘tax scam’ critic in US administration Ireland’s deputy premier has held a phone call with the US Secretary of Commerce. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Trump to impose 25-percent tariffs on countries that buy oil from Venezuela The US president also announced he would seek to launch an ‘External Revenue Agency’ on April 2 to collect tariffs. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2025
Will Tesla Stock Ever Be This Cheap Again? Trump’s Commerce Secretary Doesn’t Think So. Tesla stock has sharply corrected in 2025, but a surprise endorsement from a top government official is reigniting bullish sentiment around Elon Musk’s EV juggernaut. Barchart · Mar 24, 2025
Trump’s EU tariffs threat could cost 80,000 jobs in Ireland, Dublin warns Irish government also hits back at accusations by US that country is operating a ‘tax scam’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025
The U.S. now suffers from these 5 dead giveaways of an emerging-market economy in trouble, former IMF official says — 'It pains me to say it' "Worse, by dint of its size, America’s actions have a much greater impact on the world economy than those of any run-of-the-mill emerging market." Fortune · Mar 23, 2025
Trump’s overstepping the law gets crickets — or praise — from Republicans ANALYSIS: Analysis: Trump’s continued attack on the powers of the other two branches of government received nary a peep, Eric Garcia writes. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Musk Unveils Measure To Fight Against Tesla Attacks: 'Activated Sentry Mode' Elon Musk said Tesla has activated the security cameras of all vehicles at its dealerships to help combat attacks against them from his detractors Latin Times · Mar 21, 2025
Commerce secretary begs Fox News viewers to buy Tesla stock in bizarre interview Secretary of commerce boasted that Elon Musk was ‘the best’ entrepreneur and technologist and encouraged people to buy Tesla stock while the price is low The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Howard Lutnick Joins Growing List of Trump Allies Pushing Teslas: 'It's Unbelievable That Stock Is This Cheap' Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took to Fox News to promote Tesla, urging voters to buy the car and the company's stock: "it'll never be this cheap again." He's not the only Trump ally to do so Latin Times · Mar 20, 2025
Tesla stock falls after Trump official urges Americans to ‘invest in Elon Musk’ Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick’s efforts to promote the tech CEO on Fox News backfired amid national protests The Guardian - US · Mar 20, 2025
Trump commerce secretary pumps Tesla stock: 'It will never be this cheap again' In a potential violation of government ethics, Howard Lutnick fanned fears of missing out on a Tesla rally by telling voters to buy Tesla stock because it's only going to go up in price. Fortune · Mar 20, 2025
Commerce Secretary Lutnick reportedly told friends in private he's 'not thrilled' with Trump's whipsaw approach to tariffs Howard Lutnick is reportedly worried Trump’s rhetoric could make it harder to strike a trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Fortune · Mar 19, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025 Reynolds to make case for UK steel industry on US visit Jonathan Reynolds will seek to advance ‘pragmatic and positive’ discussions on trade as he meets White House counterparts.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 The economy was always Trump’s strength. Polls show it might be cracking ANALYSIS: Analysis: Americans voted for Trump because they believed he would lower prices and the cost of living. New surveys show people are losing their faith that he’ll accomplish that
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025 Trump administration poised to ‘strand rural America with worse internet’ to help Musk, official warns US official urges stop to plan to re-evaluate Biden program to connect communities to high-speed internet, which will likely benefit Starlink
Reason · Mar 17, 2025 New Income Tax Proposal Is Progressive and Unworkable Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the Trump administration wants to eliminate income taxes for those making $150,000 or less—an unprecedented shift with major consequences.
Kiplinger · Mar 17, 2025 Trump’s Latest Pitch: No Taxes If You Earn Less Than $150K? The Trump administration reportedly wants to eliminate taxes for certain earners.
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2025 Americans increasingly worried about tariffs despite Trump’s assurances, new poll shows Exclusive: 90% of Democrats, 57% of Republicans are worried about tariffs, with similar concerns about recession
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025 Trump to ‘deal with’ TikTok ahead of April deadline, Commerce Secretary vows ByteDance has until April 5 to either divest from TikTok or see its platform banned from American app stores. It’s hazy if Trump will extend the deadline
Reason · Mar 14, 2025 Howard Lutnick Doesn't Get To Decide What You Buy There is no "royal we" in the marketplace.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Dollar General CEO makes grim admission amid Trump’s trade war The CEO of Dollar General has admitted that the chain is “not anticipating improvement” for core customers in 2025, amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing foreign trade wars.
Fortune · Mar 14, 2025 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blasts Canada for ‘tone deaf’ tariff response and praises the UK and Mexico for not retaliating Lutnick also criticized Canada because it contributes less to NATO than the U.S.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Trump’s commerce secretary desperately spins dire economic forecast on Fox: ‘It’s not that bad!’ ‘I've watched your show all along, I don't remember you saying, 'Oh my God!' No, come on! America is awesome!’ Howard Lutnick told Maria Bartiromo on Friday