U.S., China agree to framework deal
Sunday, October 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the framework for a U.S.-China trade deal to avoid imposing an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
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US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting
A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting.
Ontario premier doesn’t back down against Trump, posts video of Reagan opposing tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province posted remarks by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan on social media on Friday showing Reagan opposed tariffs, hours after President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad that Trump said misstates Reagan’s opposition to tariffs.
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
Trump says he’d have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insisted he would have the ultimate say on any payout because any decision will “have to go across my desk.”
Senate Republicans head to the White House in a show of unity as the shutdown enters its fourth week
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House on Tuesday — not for urgent talks on how to end it but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.
President Trump signs proclamation on bus tariffs
Friday, October 17, President Trump signed a proclamation paving the way for higher tariffs on imported trucks, buses, and their parts.
Federal deficit dips slightly
The federal deficit edged lower this year thanks in part to President Trump’s tariffs.
WIC receives lifeline to keep operating amid government shut down
The government program WIC has received a 300-million lifeline to keep operating for a few more weeks during the government shutdown.
Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston, after suggesting that parts of the city had been “taken over” by unrest.
