The Latest Breaking News from Howard Lutnick

How much corruption can MAGA stomach?

Autocracy? Oligarchy? Kakistocracy? No, Trump's Mad King behavior is a hallmark of patrimonialism

Salon · Mar 14, 2025

These Are Some Iconic Companies That Could Be The Affected By Trump's 200% Tariffs on Alcohol From The E.U.

Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the E.U. in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariffs on U.S. whiskey.

Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025

Seth Meyers on Trump’s Tesla photo-op: ‘This is how oligarchy works’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump shilling Teslas with Elon Musk and his dismantling of the Department of Education

The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025

Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trump’s criticism

Although the president has said he wants to “get rid of” the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025

Tariffs are ‘worth it’ even if they cause a recession, claims Commerce secretary

Howard Lutnick hails Trump’s tariffs as revenue generators. What he failed to mention is that American consumers pay the extra revenue

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Ontario Premier Walks Back 25% Electricity Hike For U.S. Exports After Trump's Revenge Tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will suspend its 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three U.S. states after having a conversation with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025

Canada backs down on 25% charge for electricity exports hours after Trump threatens new tariff for steel

Ford initially announced a surcharge on electricity exports on Monday in response to Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

As Trump ups trade war, Canada tariffs could hit consumers in unexpected ways - Roll Call

President Trump on Tuesday ramped up his trade war with Canada as one Democratic senator offered an unexpected tariff side effect.

Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025

Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears

Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops over his trade policies.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025

Global stock markets register heavy falls as White House tries to talk up Trump tariffs

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nikkei all down by at least 2% and Tesla shares fall 15% for worst day since September 2020

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2025