Donald Trump: ‘Somebody had to pull the trigger’: Donald Trump defends tariffs, says he reversed them because ‘people were getting yippy’

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his surprise decision to pause tariffs on most countries for 90 days, attributing the reversal to market reactions and what he described as people getting “a little yippy” and “afraid.”Speaking to reporters outside the White House during an […]

The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil

[ad_1] The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside Trump’s tariff team. [ad_2] Source link

Donald Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs For All Countries, Except China

[ad_1] Capping a day dominated by a back-and-forth between the US and China, Donald Trump on Wednesday made two major announcements on tariffs, giving all other countries a breather but doubling down on his tough stance on Beijing. After the US raised tariffs on China to 104%, Beijing retaliated, announcing that it will impose a […]

Trump’s Gamechanger – 125% Tariff On China, Levies On 75 Others “On Hold”

[ad_1] Washington: Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which was meant to impose levies against all those who tariff US goods, has taken a fresh turn. It has evolved into a slugfest between China and the United States, with Washington now imposing a massive 125 per cent tax on all Chinese goods. Announcing this on his social […]

Jamie Dimon: ‘Take a deep breath’: Jamie Dimon warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger US recession

[ad_1] File photo: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon (Picture credit: AP) JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday warned that sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump could push the US economy into a recession and unleash financial instability, as markets reel from the escalating trade war with China.According to Fox Business, Dimon said, […]

Ryan Routh: ‘Send me an RPG or Stinger’: Donald Trump’s assassination suspect tried to buy anti-aircraft missile

[ad_1] File photo: Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh Federal prosecutors have revealed new explosive details in the case against Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, 2024. In a court filing on Monday, authorities said Routh not only staked out Trump on […]

Boys will be boys: How Elon Musk vs Peter Navarro could unravel Trump presidency | World News

[ad_1] Welcome to The Boys: MAGA Edition — where the egos are superhuman, the damage is bipartisan, and the White House operates like a dysfunctional superhero agency caught between late-stage capitalism and raw ideological spite.At the top of this bizarre pantheon is Donald Trump, swaggering around like Homelander in a red tie, convinced the country […]

Watch: Donald Trump mocks Joe Biden at NRCC, says he ‘cannot name a single country’ | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump speaks at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Pool via AP) At a National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) fundraising event, Donald Trump once again took aim at his favourite target: Joe Biden. Standing before a crowd of GOP loyalists […]

‘He is going to be finished’: US attorney general Pam Bondi on third term for Trump

[ad_1] US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday said President Donald Trump is “probably finished” after his current term ends, even as he continues to float the idea of staying in office for a third term. Speaking during an interview with Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday, Bondi praised the president’s leadership, calling him a […]

TOI explainer: The math behind Donald Trump’s 104% tariffs on China

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came in force Wednesday. US President Donald Trump‘s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, slapping Chinese goods with a steep 104% duty and intensifying his global trade war—even as his administration moves toward talks with several nations.The sweeping tariffs have disrupted […]