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Trump's second-term tariffs, from 'Liberation Day' to the trade deals

226 of 262 stories this year · 2 about Scott Bessent

IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook · 8 articles, Jan 17Trump holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation · 10 articles, Jan 20Trump tells Davos elite to invest in US or face tariffs · 21 articles, Jan 21Jamie Dimon on Trump tariffs: 'Get over it' · 8 articles, Jan 22Trump warns the EU and UK are in line for tariffs — but a U.S. deal with Britain might be in the cards · 9 articles, Feb 2Trump's tariff threats can't win the unwinnable war on drugs · 8 articles, Feb 3Mexico Deploys the First of 10,000 National Guard Troops to US Border After Trump's Tariff Threat · 21 articles, Feb 3U.S. stock futures plummet after Trump hits U.S. trading partners with tariffs · 5 articles, Feb 3Mexico Agrees to Send 10,000 National Guard Troops to Border in Exchange for One Month Tariff Pause · 6 articles, Feb 3Wall Street falls following Trump’s tariffs, but not as badly as feared in the morning · 16 articles, Feb 3Amid tariff worries, Chipotle CEO says about 50% of the chain's avocados are sourced from Mexico · 11 articles, Feb 5Mexican border cities are in limbo as tariff threats spark fears of a recession · 5 articles, Feb 6American importers stockpile Prosecco as hedge against Trump tariffs · 6 articles, Feb 7Trump Moves to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs as Soon as April · 72 articles, Feb 7Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum · 121 articles, Feb 9EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs · 9 articles, Feb 11Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing ‘chaos' in auto industry · 5 articles, Feb 11Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips · 10 articles, Feb 19Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU, says bloc was always meant to hurt the U.S. · 11 articles, Feb 26Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers and drag down the economy, government report suggests · 5 articles, Feb 28Trump signals U.S. and U.K. could reach ‘real trade deal' without tariffs · 9 articles, Feb 28Warren Buffett says tariffs are an economic 'act of war': 'Tooth Fairy doesn't pay 'em' · 12 articles, Mar 2Chipotle CEO says company will absorb any cost increases from tariffs · 9 articles, Mar 3Stocks tumble after Trump tariffs take effect · 14 articles, Mar 3Honda moves Civic production plans to Indiana from Mexico to avoid Trump’s tariffs: report · 7 articles, Mar 3Target and Best Buy say prices will go up because of Trump’s tariffs - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 7 articles, Mar 4Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work? · 18 articles, Mar 4Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors · 8 articles, Mar 9Dow falls by almost 900 points in market rout after Trump says he won’t rule out a recession · 12 articles, Mar 10US stocks fall as Trump's latest tariff threat offsets good news on the economy · 19 articles, Mar 10Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record for first 'correction' since 2023 on Trump's trade war · 11 articles, Mar 11Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect · 151 articles, Mar 11EU retaliates against Trump tariffs by targeting $28B of US goods, potentially including meats, tools · 8 articles, Mar 12US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom · 11 articles, Mar 12Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol · 94 articles, Mar 13Tesla warns it's exposed to retaliatory tariffs amid trade war · 11 articles, Mar 13S&P 500 slides into correction territory as Trump trade wars spook investors · 5 articles, Mar 13Tariffs on lumber and appliances to drive up cost for new homes, remodeling jobs · 10 articles, Mar 17U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth · 5 articles, Mar 17EU delays imposing first round of retaliatory tariffs against US until mid-April · 10 articles, Mar 20White House says Trump to announce auto tariffs Wednesday · 43 articles, Mar 26President Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts · 88 articles, Mar 26Stock market today: Wall Street slips following Trump's latest tariffs, despite solid economic data · 5 articles, Mar 27Auto tariffs are now in effect: Here's what it means for people buying a car · 43 articles, Mar 27Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars · 50 articles, Mar 28Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if automakers raise prices due to tariffs · 15 articles, Mar 29Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ arrives, with promise of more tariffs · 54 articles, Mar 30U.S. stock futures plunge, Asian markets open sharply lower as Trump tariffs shock continues · 18 articles, Mar 31Trump's tariffs aren't strictly reciprocal. Here's how he calculated them · 51 articles, Mar 31Asian markets fall as Trump’s tariffs roil global trade · 20 articles, Mar 31Stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs roil global markets · 48 articles, Mar 31Trump says reciprocal tariffs will ‘start with all countries,' rejects narrower launch · 7 articles, Mar 31Trump tariffs: US futures dive in ominous signal · 117 articles, Mar 31EU has a ‘strong plan’ to retaliate on Trump tariffs, says von der Leyen · 7 articles, Apr 1Israel canceling all tariffs on US products · 7 articles, Apr 1Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs · 8 articles, Apr 1World leaders react to Trump's tariffs, as some plan to retaliate · 6 articles, Apr 1Trump’s Preoccupation With Tariffs · 103 articles, Apr 2Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one. · 31 articles, Apr 2European Union imposes new retaliatory tariffs on US goods · 34 articles, Apr 2Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock · 54 articles, Apr 3Trump tariffs target remote, uninhabited islands with no U.S. trade · 30 articles, Apr 3Trump's trade war targets island full of penguins, Russia faces no new tariffs · 13 articles, Apr 3Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs · 18 articles, Apr 3Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know about the African kingdom. · 7 articles, Apr 3Bipartisan bill would require congressional notification, approval of new tariffs · 11 articles, Apr 3Stellantis plans 900 temporary layoffs in US after Trump tariff announcement: report · 33 articles, Apr 3Farmers aren't happy about Trump tariffs · 6 articles, Apr 3Trump announces 90-day pause on global tariffs · 290 articles, Apr 4Newsom urges California-made products to be exempt from Trump tariff retaliation · 11 articles, Apr 4Commerce chief Lutnick defends tariffs on islands with only penguins · 5 articles, Apr 4Trump: Tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’ · 21 articles, Apr 4Vietnam asks Trump to delay implementation of tariffs while the two sides negotiate · 5 articles, Apr 4Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US over tariffs, but June launch remains on track · 47 articles, Apr 4UK-based Jaguar Land Rover puts pause on shipments to US amid Trump tariffs · 28 articles, Apr 5Trump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks with White House - The Daily Reporter · 14 articles, Apr 6Tariffs will make sneakers, jeans and almost everything Americans wear cost more, trade groups warn · 15 articles, Apr 6Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel · 15 articles, Apr 6JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow an already weakening U.S. economy · 12 articles, Apr 7Jamie Dimon says a recession is ‘likely outcome' from Trump's tariff turmoil · 11 articles, Apr 7Apple said to be flying iPhones from India to US to avoid Trump tariffs · 5 articles, Apr 7Trump digs in his heels as global markets keep dropping over tariffs · 11 articles, Apr 7Trump tells Americans ‘Don’t be a PANICAN’ post-tariffs as markets plunge for third straight day · 6 articles, Apr 7Donald Trump rejects EU’s proposals for ‘zero for zero’ tariffs deal on cars and industrial goods – Europe live · 6 articles, Apr 7Stocks surge after Trump backs down from new tariffs · 11 articles, Apr 8Jitters in the US bond market look like the main reason Trump hit pause on higher tariffs · 7 articles, Apr 9Asian shares deepen losses, with Tokyo's Nikkei down 5%, as latest US tariffs take effect · 8 articles, Apr 9Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listened · 12 articles, Apr 10EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks · 26 articles, Apr 10Senate Democrats ask SEC to probe Trump and others for potential market manipulation in tariff pause · 11 articles, Apr 10Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooling before tariffs · 25 articles, Apr 10American consumers see tariff surcharges on their receipts amid trade war · 14 articles, Apr 11Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions on Mexico for ‘stealing’ water from Texas farmers · 8 articles, Apr 11Trump likely to impose tariffs on phones, other electronics within 2 months · 67 articles, Apr 12Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs - The Daily Reporter · 19 articles, Apr 12Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 7 articles, Apr 14Trump considers pause on auto tariffs to give carmakers more time to relocate production · 30 articles, Apr 14Trump signs directive on lowering drug prices even as he seeks tariffs on pharmaceuticals · 12 articles, Apr 15JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK · 5 articles, Apr 15President Trump joins tariff talks with Japan as US seeks deals amid trade wars · 11 articles, Apr 15Retail sales surged in March as Americans rushed to beat Trump’s tariffs · 17 articles, Apr 16Trump orders critical minerals probe that may bring new tariffs · 6 articles, Apr 16Italy's Meloni goes to Washington for tariff huddle with Trump · 40 articles, Apr 17Hermès to hike U.S. prices for iconic bags and scarves in response to Trump tariffs · 6 articles, Apr 17Trump hosts Walmart, Target and Home Depot CEOs for tariff meeting · 6 articles, Apr 21US wants to slap tariffs as high as 3,500% on solar panels from Southeast Asia · 6 articles, Apr 22IMF warns that global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war · 21 articles, Apr 22Roche to invest $50 billion in the U.S. as pharma tariff threat lingers · 16 articles, Apr 22Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertainty · 5 articles, Apr 23Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds · 11 articles, Apr 24Tariffs ‘significantly’ hitting Hawaii businesses · 5 articles, Apr 24Temu adds 'import charges' after Trump tariffs, reportedly doubling some prices for US shoppers · 15 articles, Apr 25Apple may shift all US-bound iPhone production from China to India · 9 articles, Apr 25Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs · 27 articles, Apr 28Trump called Jeff Bezos after report said Amazon would list cost of tariffs · 14 articles, Apr 29Trump eases some auto tariffs · 41 articles, Apr 29White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act' · 77 articles, Apr 29Adidas warns it will raise prices on all U.S. products due to tariffs · 5 articles, Apr 29U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses · 53 articles, Apr 30Tim Cook says Trump tariffs could cost Apple more than $900M in June quarter · 10 articles, May 1Microsoft raises Xbox prices due to tariffs following PlayStation hike · 18 articles, May 1Buffett says US shouldn't use "trade as a weapon" as Trump has done with tariffs · 17 articles, May 3White House: ‘No final decisions’ on foreign film tariffs · 5 articles, May 5Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here’s what we know · 71 articles, May 5Mattel CEO confirms plans to raise prices as he calls for zero tariffs on toys · 23 articles, May 5Ford is hiking prices on some cars — and blaming tariffs · 6 articles, May 5Netflix, Media Stocks Drop After Trump Orders Tariffs on Foreign-Made Films · 7 articles, May 5President Trump says he'll slap 100% tariff on all movies produced overseas · 48 articles, May 5US trade deficit swells to record high amid rush to beat tariffs in March · 18 articles, May 6Trump is set to announce his first trade deal since his tariffs sent markets reeling · 5 articles, May 8Trump's deal with the UK sends a clear message: 10% tariffs are here to stay · 11 articles, May 8Trump to announce 'major trade deal' with UK, 1st since sweeping tariffs announced · 81 articles, May 8Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal · 24 articles, May 8Inflation eased after Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, defying fears · 16 articles, May 13Trump berates Walmart over price hikes: ‘Eat the tariffs’ · 64 articles, May 15Walmart warns it will raise prices because of tariffs · 81 articles, May 15Trump says U.S. will set tariff rates for most nations within weeks · 5 articles, May 16Home Depot doesn't plan to raise prices due to tariffs. Some items will just disappear. · 32 articles, May 20Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones, 50% tariff on EU goods amid trade tensions · 127 articles, May 23Trump agrees to delay U.S. tariffs on EU until July 9 · 82 articles, May 23Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop as Trump Takes Aim at EU, Apple · 7 articles, May 23U.S. consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety · 8 articles, May 27US inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so far · 6 articles, May 30Trump steel, aluminum tariffs taking effect · 60 articles, May 30Trump tells U.S. steelworkers he's going to double tariffs on foreign steel from 25% to 50% · 47 articles, May 30It's official: Trump's tariffs are damaging the economy · 5 articles, Jun 2Trump tariffs would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion and shrink the economy, CBO says · 9 articles, Jun 3U.S. growth forecast cut sharply by OECD as Trump tariffs sour global outlook · 9 articles, Jun 3Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty · 17 articles, Jun 5Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades global economic growth forecast to 2.3% · 5 articles, Jun 10Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs · 34 articles, Jun 11Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal · 13 articles, Jun 30Trump hails trade deal with Vietnam featuring tariffs starting at 20% · 32 articles, Jul 2Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost U.S. employers $82.3 billion · 8 articles, Jul 2Trump says new tariff deadline 'not 100 percent firm' · 27 articles, Jul 4Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners · 30 articles, Jul 4Bessent: Tariffs will ‘boomerang' back to April levels by Aug. 1 for countries without deals · 8 articles, Jul 6US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest 2-way trade relationship · 11 articles, Jul 6Trump's Tariff Threat to BRICS Over 'Anti-American' Concern · 22 articles, Jul 6Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks · 34 articles, Jul 6Trump Tariffs: Pause On 'Liberation Day' Rates Extended Through August 1 · 8 articles, Jul 7Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea · 62 articles, Jul 7Trump floats 200 percent tariffs on pharmaceutical imports ‘very soon’ · 8 articles, Jul 8Trump says 50% copper tariffs set to begin on Aug. 1 · 36 articles, Jul 8Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1, rattling major US trading partners · 80 articles, Jul 12Trump’s 30% tariffs would ‘practically prohibit’ EU-US trade, says Šefčovič · 15 articles, Jul 12EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. to allow time for negotiations · 13 articles, Jul 13Inflation picks up in June as Trump's tariffs start to impact prices · 41 articles, Jul 15Trump announces ‘great’ trade deal with Indonesia after threatening 32% tariffs · 12 articles, Jul 15Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean · 15 articles, Jul 16Jeep maker Stellantis warns of a shock $2.7 billion loss as tariffs bite · 7 articles, Jul 21Trump announces trade deal with the Philippines · 13 articles, Jul 22General Motors profits fall on tariffs · 8 articles, Jul 22US automakers say Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage · 6 articles, Jul 23Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15% · 51 articles, Jul 23Trump, EU reach trade deal without details · 53 articles, Jul 25Here's how a major Mexican tomato exporter is affected by Trump’s 17% tariff · 20 articles, Jul 27US-European Union deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shock · 20 articles, Jul 27Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days · 50 articles, Jul 28US trade advisor says Trump tariff rates are 'pretty much set' after deadline was pushed back · 20 articles, Jul 28The maker of Tide and Charmin said it will raise prices in part because of tariffs · 5 articles, Jul 29Trump's tariffs could squeeze U.S. factories and raise costs by up to 4.5%, a new analysis finds · 5 articles, Jul 29Here are the trade deals the US has announced so far as Trump's latest tariff deadline approaches · 10 articles, Jul 30Trump announces trade agreement with South Korea ahead of August 1 tariff deadline · 26 articles, Jul 30The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter -- but tariffs skew picture · 20 articles, Jul 30Trump threatens pharma tariffs of up to 250 percent · 6 articles, Jul 30Trump suspends de minimis exemption for low-value imports · 9 articles, Jul 30Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms · 5 articles, Jul 31Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place · 43 articles, Jul 31A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices · 9 articles, Jul 31Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7 · 15 articles, Aug 1Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out · 9 articles, Aug 1Live updates: Trump's higher tariffs will take effect in a week; U.S. envoy to visit Gaza · 8 articles, Aug 1From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price · 6 articles, Aug 2Trump’s new tariffs take effect, marking highest U.S. import taxes since 1930s · 69 articles, Aug 5Switzerland's president rushes to Washington in effort to avert steep US tariffs · 5 articles, Aug 5Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in U.S. · 34 articles, Aug 6Toyota reports a 37% drop in profit, cuts its forecast due to Trump's tariffs · 7 articles, Aug 7U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher · 17 articles, Aug 12U.S. inflation held steady last month as tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food · 15 articles, Aug 12Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs · 10 articles, Aug 15Trump just put an extra tariff on hundreds of common items, from deodorant to butter knives · 5 articles, Aug 19Home Depot says it will raise some prices because of tariffs · 9 articles, Aug 19Sony raises prices of PlayStation consoles amid tariff concerns · 26 articles, Aug 20European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs · 30 articles, Aug 23Trump threatens tariffs on countries with digital taxes · 9 articles, Aug 26How to avoid a surprise customs bill when tariff exemptions end for goods under $800 on Friday · 19 articles, Aug 26A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It’s a big deal to some shoppers and businesses · 13 articles, Aug 26Mexico suspends postal shipments to the U.S. over latest tariff confusion · 21 articles, Aug 27Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages · 13 articles, Sep 1Apple to unveil next iPhone amid Trump trade war that could result in higher prices · 19 articles, Sep 9Inflation climbed in August as Trump's tariffs intensified · 15 articles, Sep 11Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes · 7 articles, Sep 16Trump and Starmer sign a tech deal before holding private talks on tariffs and war · 5 articles, Sep 18Trump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks · 25 articles, Sep 26Trump announces ‘national security’ tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture · 45 articles, Sep 26Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies · 42 articles, Sep 29U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says · 7 articles, Oct 13Kitchen cabinet companies hope new US tariffs pay off in the long run · 9 articles, Oct 14Stores are slashing candy prices to entice Halloween shoppers as cocoa tariffs hit hard · 15 articles, Oct 24Trump visits South Korea amid push for trade deal with Seoul · 30 articles, Oct 284 GOP senators side with Democrats on resolution to end Trump’s global tariffs · 22 articles, Oct 29Bessent says 'substantial' tariff relief on coffee and bananas is coming soon · 5 articles, Nov 12Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices · 46 articles, Nov 14UK and US agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals · 6 articles, Dec 1Trump threatens 5 percent tariff on Mexico over water treaty violations affecting Texas farmers · 13 articles, Dec 9
Trump's fight with the Federal Reserve over Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook

48 of 92 stories this year · 2 about Scott Bessent

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes · 21 articles, Jan 23The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn · 31 articles, Jan 27Fed officials are worried about tariffs' impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show · 9 articles, Feb 19Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you · 27 articles, Mar 19Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth · 31 articles, Apr 4Trump ramps up attacks on Powell, demands ‘loser' Fed chair lower rates ‘NOW' · 45 articles, Apr 16Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair · 61 articles, Apr 17Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief · 6 articles, Apr 21Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers · 7 articles, Apr 25The Fed will likely hold interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty · 38 articles, May 6Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment · 10 articles, May 7Takeaways from the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold as officials watch Trump’s tariffs and Israel-Iran conflict · 5 articles, Jun 18Powell says the Fed would have cut rates this year if it weren’t for tariffs · 7 articles, Jul 1Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to immediately resign: ‘Too late’ · 7 articles, Jul 3Powell asks inspector general to review $2.5 billion renovation after Trump blasts Fed project · 10 articles, Jul 10Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports · 25 articles, Jul 11Trump says he believes Powell is ready to start lowering rates · 5 articles, Jul 25The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump · 37 articles, Jul 30Fed governor Adriana Kugler resigning, opening up spot for Trump to fill · 11 articles, Aug 1Trump: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doesn't want to be Federal Reserve chair · 9 articles, Aug 5Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent · 8 articles, Aug 5Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board · 24 articles, Aug 7Trump threatens to sue ‘loser’ Jerome Powell: ‘Steve Manouychin really gave me a ‘beauty’ · 11 articles, Aug 12Trump says he will fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign · 26 articles, Aug 20Trump calls on Fed governor to resign over mortgage fraud accusations · 28 articles, Aug 20Fed chair Powell to give high-stakes speech at Jackson Hole amid Trump attacks · 17 articles, Aug 21Who is Lisa Cook? What to know about the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing · 8 articles, Aug 26Trump seeks to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook · 128 articles, Aug 26Fed’s Cook sues White House to block her firing from board · 74 articles, Aug 26Trump official lodges new criminal referral against Fed Governor Lisa Cook · 6 articles, Aug 26How the Fed losing its independence could affect Americans’ everyday lives · 10 articles, Aug 28Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate · 7 articles, Sep 4Trump Fed nominee to tell senators its independence is critical · 5 articles, Sep 4DOJ launches criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations · 16 articles, Sep 4Judge temporarily blocks Trump's firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook · 62 articles, Sep 10Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee is approved by Senate committee · 7 articles, Sep 10Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firing of Fed Gov. Lisa Cook · 53 articles, Sep 11Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims · 20 articles, Sep 13Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote · 32 articles, Sep 14The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates · 12 articles, Sep 15Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor · 20 articles, Sep 15Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board · 9 articles, Sep 16Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you · 109 articles, Sep 16Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor · 9 articles, Sep 25Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now · 37 articles, Oct 1Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook · 60 articles, Oct 28Trump says he has made his choice for next Fed chair: ‘I know who I’m going to pick’ · 6 articles, Dec 1Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for a 3rd time · 70 articles, Dec 10
Trump's tariff war with China and the truces that followed

66 of 75 stories this year · 7 about Scott Bessent

Trump says he's considering a 10% tariff on China beginning as soon as Feb. 1 · 12 articles, Jan 22Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US' · 18 articles, Jan 31China counters with tariffs on US products · 73 articles, Feb 4China Announces Extra Tariffs on Key U.S. Farm Products · 18 articles, Mar 3China issues war warning to US: "Ready to fight till the end" · 9 articles, Mar 4China vows to retaliate against US tariffs, accuses of 'arbitrary actions' · 10 articles, Mar 7Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take · 55 articles, Apr 3China imposes a 34% tariff on imports of all US products starting April 10 · 31 articles, Apr 3Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs · 14 articles, Apr 4China raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84%, up from 34%, effective April 10 · 61 articles, Apr 4China Restricts Rare Earths Exports, Again · 5 articles, Apr 7China threatens to countermeasures after Trump threatens additional 50% tariff · 9 articles, Apr 8Trade war between the U.S. and China spirals into uncharted territory · 53 articles, Apr 8China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs · 53 articles, Apr 8China Raises tariffs on US imports to 125%, calling Trump’s policies a ‘joke’ · 115 articles, Apr 9China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125% · 14 articles, Apr 11China urges Trump to correct mistakes and heed ‘rational voices' on reciprocal tariffs · 8 articles, Apr 13U.S.-China trade war threatens to upend not only the American economy but the global order · 17 articles, Apr 14China’s Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia · 12 articles, Apr 14China reportedly orders its airlines to halt Boeing jet deliveries amid US trade war · 21 articles, Apr 15China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US · 12 articles, Apr 16Beijing Warns Against U.S. Trade Deals That Harm Chinese Interests · 18 articles, Apr 21Trump says China tariffs will ‘come down substantially,’ hinting at potential U-turn · 9 articles, Apr 22U.S. Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable' · 21 articles, Apr 22China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs · 19 articles, Apr 24China Reportedly Wants To Exempt Some U.S. Items From 125% Tariffs · 6 articles, Apr 25China says it's evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the U.S. · 26 articles, Apr 29China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing · 13 articles, May 5U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details · 16 articles, May 6Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war · 20 articles, May 6US and Chinese officials meet in Geneva to discuss tariffs as the world looks for signs of hope · 21 articles, May 7The US and China reached a 90-day trade truce. Now begins the race to import stuff. · 7 articles, May 9US and China begin 2nd day of tariff talks. No breakthroughs but Trump touts 'great progress' · 30 articles, May 9Chinese exports to US plummeted in April as Trump’s tariffs kicked in · 5 articles, May 9Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war · 53 articles, May 9Donald Trump hails "total reset" after US-China trade talks · 7 articles, May 11Dow jumps 1,079 points and S&P 500 climbs 3.1% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war · 12 articles, May 11White House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details · 16 articles, May 11U.S. and China agree to slash reciprocal tariffs in major step toward easing trade war · 87 articles, May 12Stocks soar after U.S. and China agree to temporarily slash tariffs · 7 articles, May 12US to cut ‘de minimis’ tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120% · 6 articles, May 13Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call · 28 articles, May 30U.S.-China talks ‘a bit stalled' and need Trump and Xi to weigh in, Treasury Secretary Bessent says · 12 articles, May 30China: US severely violated trade truce · 34 articles, May 30Trump says ‘extremely hard' to make a deal with China's President Xi Jinping as trade talks stall · 21 articles, Jun 4Trump announces U.S.-China trade talks in London next week · 15 articles, Jun 6US-China trade talks in London enter their second day · 38 articles, Jun 7The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes · 30 articles, Jun 8China says its exports to the US fell 35% in May, as trade talks are due to start in London · 7 articles, Jun 9Trump says U.S. trade deal with China is done, after tariff talks in London yield "framework deal" · 12 articles, Jun 10Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China in trade deal, tariffs on Chinese goods go to 55% · 36 articles, Jun 11Trump says the U.S. has signed a deal with China on trade, without giving details · 5 articles, Jun 27US, China formalize deal on rare earth shipments in trade breakthrough · 7 articles, Jun 27U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce · 8 articles, Jul 3US, China tariff truce holds for now but US says Trump has final say · 11 articles, Jul 27US, China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies · 45 articles, Aug 11China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology · 14 articles, Oct 9China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat · 51 articles, Oct 10Stocks fall as US-China trade war reignites after Trump threatens tariff hike · 6 articles, Oct 10China hits US ships with retaliatory port fees before trade talks · 7 articles, Oct 10Trump suggests canceling Xi meeting and threatens more tariffs after China restricts key exports · 22 articles, Oct 10US and China have reached a framework agreement on trade ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. Here’s what we know · 26 articles, Oct 25Trump says China will buy ‘tremendous’ amount of soybeans · 14 articles, Oct 26Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea · 36 articles, Oct 29APEC summit to close in South Korea after Trump, Xi agreed on trade truce · 6 articles, Oct 31Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 52 articles, Dec 8

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else42 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Scott Bessent that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 17– 18Billionaire Ray Dalio backs Trump investment accounts for kids, joining Michael Dell12 articles · 11 independent sources
    2 left, 1 center, 5 right
  2. Dec 2Treasury investigating whether Minnesota welfare money went to Somali terror group al Shabaab, Bessent says5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 4 right
  3. Nov 9Scott Bessent COOKS George Stephanopoulos on Government Shutdowns5 articles · 4 independent sources
    0 left, 0 center, 4 right
  4. Nov 9– 10Trump tariff rebate checks could cost twice as much as their revenue: Analysis7 articles · 6 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 2 right
  5. Oct 26Bessent says TikTok deal finalized, Trump and Xi to announce this week8 articles · 8 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 3 right
  6. Oct 22Bessent says US will soon announce ‘substantial pickup in Russia sanctions’6 articles · 6 independent sources
    2 left, 2 center, 2 right
  7. Oct 6Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano named IRS CEO14 articles · 14 independent sources
    3 left, 4 center, 4 right
  8. Sep 24Scott Bessent warns that the feds won't bail out NYC under Mamdani: 'Drop dead'5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 0 center, 4 right
  9. Sep 2Trump weighs declaring national housing emergency, Bessent says5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 3 right
  10. Aug 8– 9Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role32 articles · 26 independent sources
    8 left, 8 center, 7 right

Stories that name Scott Bessent

  1. Nov 12– 13U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed68 articles · 36 independent sources
    7 left, 18 center, 3 right
  2. Nov 9– 18Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued52 articles · 25 independent sources
    5 left, 12 center, 6 right
  3. Nov 3– 7Court appears dubious of Trump’s tariffs119 articles · 66 independent sources
    15 left, 25 center, 16 right
  4. Sep 15– 16US and China reach a framework deal for the ownership of TikTok71 articles · 43 independent sources
    6 left, 19 center, 8 right
  5. Aug 30– Sep 4Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal49 articles · 33 independent sources
    4 left, 15 center, 3 right
  6. Aug 19– 23Trump, Intel announce deal giving US a 10% stake in chipmaker40 articles · 27 independent sources
    4 left, 10 center, 8 right
  7. Aug 19The Trump administration confirms it’s seeking a stake in Intel. Why? It depends who you ask6 articles · 6 independent sources
    1 left, 3 center, 1 right
  8. May 9– 10Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July10 articles · 10 independent sources
    3 left, 3 center, 0 right
  9. May 7China says U.S. asked for trade meeting in Switzerland9 articles · 2 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 0 right
  10. Apr 30– May 2US signs mineral deal with Ukraine amid tensions with Russia125 articles · 60 independent sources
    13 left, 26 center, 13 right

Local coverage

  1. Apr 18IRS acting head ousted after US Treasury chief wins power struggle with Musk, NYT reports5 articles · 5 independent sources
    1 left, 0 center, 2 right
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