Trump’s Tariffs Are Latest Sign of His Second-Term Appetite for Risk
President Trump’s announcement went beyond most predictions, showing a greater willingness to follow his instincts even when critics — and some allies — consider failure a likely outcome.
Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices
President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.
Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda
The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.
Trump imposes new tariffs on cheap Chinese goods sold by companies like Temu and Shein
Trump, 78, argued that the so-called de minimus exception allowed shippers from the People’s Republic and Hong Kong to “hide illicit substances” in packaging and products.
Trump invites president of El Salvador to White House: ‘Your support of my efforts to combat illegal immigration is greatly appreciated’
Trump has invited Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to join him at the White House on April 14.
Senate passes bipartisan resolution to try to block Trump’s Canada tariffs
“There’s two arguments,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said. “One is the constitutional argument, but the second argument is an economic argument – tariffs are just bad.”
Musk’s Task Force Begins Shutting Down Foreign Policy Research Center
Mark Green, a Republican who once worked under President Trump, stepped down as head of the Wilson Center after employees of Elon Musk’s team visited the think tank.
Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.
In addition to reductions at agency personnel, federal regulators are demanding $2.9 billion in contract cancellations, The Times has learned.
Republicans Plan to Skirt Senate Rules to Push Through More Tax Cuts
G.O.P. leaders are planning to use the “nuclear option” to steer around the Senate’s in-house referee and allow the use of a gimmick that makes trillions of dollars in tax cuts appear to be free.