Trump Fuels Fear Among Immigrant Farm Workers in California’s Central Valley
The fertile valley feeds the world. President Trump has thrown farmers and farmworkers there into turmoil, but recently offered them a glimmer of hope.
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Trump Tariffs Aim to Settle Scores With Countries, No Matter Their Size
The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even smaller trading partners will face tariffs.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Says She Is Leaving Elon Musk’s Platform
Linda Yaccarino, whom Elon Musk hired to run X in 2023, grappled with the challenges the company faced after Mr. Musk took over.
Trump’s Trade War Roils the Copper Market
Futures contracts hit a record price after the president announced plans for a 50 percent tariff on the metal, driving up costs for businesses.
Trump Didn’t Always Tout Tariffs. Now He Sees Them as a Way to Flex Power.
Instead of treating tariffs as part of a broader trade policy, President Trump views them as a valuable weapon he can wield on the world stage.
Trump Takes Reins on U.S. Economy With Policy Bill and Tariffs Renewal
President Trump has achieved much of his agenda, leaving the fate of the economy squarely in his hands.
Britain’s Economic Bind: Face Public Disapproval or Investor Wrath
The Labour Party is starting its second year in control of the government with difficult choices over whether to curb spending or raise taxes.
What Is a Trade Deal? Trump Takes an Expansive View.
The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.
Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs
Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.
A Prominent Investor Is Criticized Over Mamdani Comments
A partner at Sequoia, the venture capital giant drew criticism for calling the Democratic mayoral candidate for New York an “Islamist.”
The Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs
A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.
Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats
President Trump has told 14 countries that they will face tariffs of at least 25 percent on Aug. 1 if they don’t reach agreements by then.
Trump Tells Japan and South Korea Their Tariff Rate: 25%
The tariffs on two of America’s closest allies would go into effect Aug. 1, unless the countries reach some kind of trade agreement with the United States.
New Deadlines, New Letters — Same Tariff Uncertainty
The Trump administration is keen to strike deals as it dangles an extension to trading partners. But it’s also issuing threats to some of them.
Trump Keeps Foreign Countries on Edge as Tariff Deadline Nears
The president is again threatening higher tariff rates on a dozen foreign nations, as a deadline elapses this week for making trade deals.
Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline
But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1.
Wall Street’s New Obsession (and Dilemma): Tokenizing Companies
Robinhood is the latest to offer investors a novel, and potentially risky, investment opportunity: crypto that’s meant to give exposure to the likes of OpenAI.
Hit by Trump’s Tariffs, French Clothing Maker Saint James Puts Shipping on Hold
Hit by President Trump’s tariffs, the Saint James clothing factory has put its inventory of striped shirts and sweaters intended for U.S. retailers in its warehouse in France.
Can Indonesia Afford Prabowo’s Free School Lunch Program?
Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.
Trump Says U.S. Has Reached Trade Deal With Vietnam
The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.