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Scott Bessent predicted that “trading relations will be stronger” but largely avoided the topic of tariffs in an onstage speech.

Sex toys, blenders, baby strollers, microwaves, hair dryers, and other affordable goods that Americans take for granted could soon be in short supply.

Uncertainty generated by tariff policy underlines US president seemingly unable to choose a path and stick to it

DOGE, departures, data agreements and more are creating havoc at the IRS.

According to “many, many people”, Donald Trump told supporters this week, these have been “the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country”. Much depends on what “successful” means — and for whom. Anyone with a pension or who owns shares would struggle to…

Trump's comment about how "dolls" will "cost a couple of bucks more" is the latest in a long trend of nationalist conservatives disparaging affordable stuff.

Soaring cryptocurrency values after Trump election has put pressure on financial regulator to take tougher line

Beijing warns Washington that any attempt to use talks as pretext to engage in coercion and extortion won’t work

Moscow event is taking place under tight security amid fears Ukraine could carry out drone strikes

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The ‘Art of the Deal’ may have been Donald Trump’s abiding contribution to literature but it is Volodymyr Zelensky, it now seems, who used his personal diplomacy with the US president during the funeral for Pope Francis to excellent effect

State department certifies licence for ‘$50m or more’ in defence hardware and services after minerals deal signed