Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than…
Scott Bessent Admits Americans Pay for Trump’s Tariffs
On Thursday at midnight, steep retaliatory tariffs Donald Trump slapped on dozens of countries went into effect. “IT’S…
The United States imposes 15% ‘reciprocal’ tariff on most Japanese goods
A 15% “reciprocal” tariff is now in effect on most Japanese goods entering the United States, following a…
Trump narrows Fed chair candidates, excludes Scott Bessent
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve…
Donald Trump reveals new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for dozens of countries
Donald Trump has signed an order for new tariffs on select trading partners, just hours before the pause…
Bessent: Trump kids’ accounts ‘back door’ to privatize Social Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration was committed to protecting Social…
US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro case
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice…
Markets hope for one thing from US-China tariff talks: Another 90-day extension
US and Chinese trade negotiators are meeting this week for at least two days of trade talks as…
Trump trade rep sets low bar for China trade talks
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Monday that China’s willingness to hold trade talks with the United States…
Trump announces EU trade deal with 15% tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, after the announcement of…
Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new…
More stock market records, more trade deals, more trade talks — plus, lots of earnings
The S & P 500 rose every day this past week as trade deals, both in the works…