news2shortsLevies have heaped pressure on government finances and increased chance of ‘further sharp correction’, report warns Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partners Dramatic sell-off of US government bonds Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have put global growth at risk, the Bank of England has warned, heaping pressure on government … Read more
Falling demand suggests loss of financial confidence in US as Donald Trump escalates trade standoff with China US government bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are undergoing a dramatic sell-off as Donald Trump’s escalation of his tariff war with China sends panic through all sectors of the financial markets. The … Read more
What’s most striking about President Trump’s tariff war is that he’s being pressured by some of his closest advisers and supporters to end the crusade that has upended the world economy. It’s not just media conservatives like Ben Shapiro, Rich Lowry, Ben Domenech and the Wall Street Journal editorial page. It’s longtime wealthy donors like … Read more
Australia well placed to deal with uncertainty of global economy but should be prepared as US doubles down on protectionist policies, economists warn Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s economy will not escape unscathed from Donald Trump’s trade war, economists have … Read more
China’s foreign ministry called on the US to stop its ‘arrogant and bullying behaviour’ after President Donald Trump’s 104% duties on Chinese imports took effect. Speaking to reporters at a regular media briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the US continued to impose tariffs on China ‘indiscriminately’. ‘If the US really wants to … Read more
As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plans sent stocks tumbling and economists warning of a broader economic slowdown, many of Trump’s supporters say they support the move as part of a broader vision for the U.S. economy, even if prices rise.
The baseless conspiracy theory that the Fort Knox gold might be gone, spread by Musk and Trump, was also popular in the 1970s.
Some Gainesville voters remain loyal to the president, while others cut back on buying and business owners hike prices In Gainesville, Florida, a small city in the north-central part of the state, small businesses and shoppers are bracing for the impacts of Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Trump administration announced a baseline of 10% tariffs on … Read more
Four of us have received letters from the state telling us to leave or be removed. This is a terrifying illustration of Germany’s lurch to the right In the first week of January, I received a letter from the Berlin Immigration Office, informing me that I had lost my right of freedom of movement in … Read more
China says it will take ‘resolute measures’ after it is hit with 104% tariffs; president orders government agencies to not ‘discriminate against coal’ Good morning and welcome to the US politics live blog. My name is Tom Ambrose and I’ll be bringing you all the latest news over the next few hours. We start with … Read more
