Trade War With China Plus: Theories to explain Trump's behavior, the radium girls, university investigations, and more... Reason · Apr 10, 2025
Why did Trump blink on tariffs with 90-day pause? Inside story of how bond market 'fire sale' spooked POTUS The US President put a 90-day pause on his exorbitant tariffs because investors were ‘getting yippie’ over US Treasury sell-offs Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
Thursday briefing: Trump puts global tariffs on pause – but hikes them for China In today’s newsletter: White House officials send mixed messages over Trump’s stunning U-turn The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
What Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause *Actually* Means For Young Aussies Donald Trump has hit pause on his global tariff spree — for 90 days, at least. But don’t mistake this for a full-on retreat. Think of it more like an intermission in a chaotic play where everyone’s still yelling at each other backstage. Let’s break down why Trump made this… Pedestrian.tv · Apr 10, 2025
US markets close with steep losses as Trump tariffs branded ‘worst self-inflicted wound’ by a successful economy – as it happened Wall Street stocks tumbled again as investors remain jittery while former US treasury chief criticises Trump’s economic policy The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
Art Of The Deal? How Trump Backed Down On Tariffs It ended not with a bang, but with US President Donald Trump and two top aides writing a social media post. International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025
Billionaire Trump backer Bill Ackman mercilessly teased after hailing president’s ‘Art of the Deal’ tariffs climbdown ‘Pigeons have better pattern recognition than you do, Bill’ The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Fox Business reporter says it’s the ‘White House who capitulated’ on tariffs: ‘Let’s be clear’ ‘I want to tell you right now that Donald Trump outsmarted the world,’ Charles Gasparino said. ‘But that's not really what happened here’ The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Stock Market Today: Tariff Pause Triggers 3,000-Point Dow Rally The bond market is sending concerning signals as the Trump administration executes its rapid reordering of global trade relationships. Kiplinger · Apr 9, 2025
'Permanent damage has been done,' portfolio manager warns, as markets rejoice following Trump's tariff freeze Stock markets rebounded following the announcement that tariffs would ratchet down to a 10% universal levy, except for China. Fortune · Apr 9, 2025
Bessent denies bond selloff made Trump back down on tariffs Hedge funds typically profit handsomely from the $1 trillion “basis trade,” but the Federal Reserve could be forced to step in as yields surge. Fortune · Apr 9, 2025
Trump puts some tariffs on ice after days of global mayhem—except for China, ‘based on the lack of respect’ The three-month pause comes after trillions evaporated from the stock market over the course of a market-melting start to the week. Fortune · Apr 9, 2025
Donald Trump announces 90-day tariff pause for most nations US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125… The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2025
Jamie Dimon eyes a ‘likely’ recession, unless the Trump administration turns tariffs into trade deals: ‘That’s the best thing they can do’ Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, is one of the most respected figures in corporate America. Fortune · Apr 9, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Trump Tells US To 'Be Cool' As China, EU Strike Back US President Donald Trump brushed off global market panic Wednesday after China and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs, telling Americans to stay "cool" despite his spiraling trade war.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 IRS chief resigns after Trump administration strikes deal to share undocumented taxpayer data ‘Backroom deal’ could hand taxpayer data to ICE agents as part of Trump’s deportation blitz
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 US Treasury Chief Defends Tariffs, Warns Against Aligning With China US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries Wednesday against aligning with China on trade, as he defended President Donald Trump's move to remake the world's biggest economy through sweeping tariffs that have stoked market turmoil.
Salon · Apr 9, 2025 Trump's tariff message gets muddled While the billionaires in Trump's orbit may have different visions, they all want the same thing
Tom’s Guide · Apr 9, 2025 How about Trump tariff live updates — first major price increases hit big tech President Donald Trump's tariffs been paused for some countries, and we're bringing you live updates on the impact across the tech world.
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 Internal Revenue Service agrees to send immigrant tax data to ICE for enforcement The Internal Revenue Service has agreed to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. That's according to a document signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Fortune · Apr 8, 2025 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says negotiations over tariffs are happening, and about 70 countries have called the White House since 'Liberation Day' to talk trade “Trying to negotiate individual trade agreements with 70 (or more) countries is difficult and will take time,” a research fellow for a libertarian think tank said.
The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025 Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war Beijing vows to ‘fight to the end’ as president claims ‘many’ countries are seeking a deal with US
International Business Times · Apr 8, 2025 Trump Official Insists Tariff Negotiations Had 'Nothing to Do With' Stock Market Tanking for Several Days Scott Bessent defended Trump's approach to global trade talks, insisting the stock market's recent plunge had nothing to do with ongoing tariff negotiations.
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 White House says nations are rushing to make deals with Trump before tariffs start Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that foreign leaders should ‘keep their cool’ over the president’s sweeping global tariffs
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025 Reeves tries to soothe market jitters after sell-off driven by Trump tariffs Wall Street rises after Treasury secretary says US can reach ‘some good deals’ with trading partners