Car giants answer Trump tariffs with price hikes and layoffs

Car giants answer Trump tariffs with price hikes and layoffs

Detroit, April 4, 2025 – The world’s leading automakers are reeling from President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs,” enacted on April 2, with a swift cascade of price hikes, production cuts, and layoffs signaling a seismic shift in the global auto industry. As the tariffs—starting at 10% across all imports and spiking to 54% on China, … Read more

5 bizarre locations hit by tariffs including an uninhabited island

5 bizarre locations hit by tariffs including an uninhabited island

Washington, D.C., April 3, 2025 – President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs,” signed into effect on April 2, have cast a wide net, targeting over 180 countries and territories with a baseline 10% duty and steeper levies for some. While major economies like China (54%) and the EU (20%) dominate headlines, the tariff list includes … Read more

Trump puts tariffs on canned beer imports

Trump puts tariffs on canned beer imports

Trump Proposes New Tariffs on Imported Canned Beer, Sparking Industry Backlash Washington, D.C. – Former President and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on imported canned beer if re-elected, framing the move as a way to protect American brewers and manufacturing jobs. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from … Read more

Trump said Elon Musk to leave DOGE in coming months

Trump said Elon Musk to leave DOGE in coming months

Trump Signals Elon Musk’s Exit from DOGE in Coming Months as Cost-Cutting Role Winds Down Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025 – President Donald Trump hinted on Monday that Elon Musk, the billionaire spearheading the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), may step away from his White House role in the coming months, potentially as early … Read more

‘Dirty 15’ countries targeted for ‘reciprocal’ duties

‘Dirty 15’ countries targeted for ‘reciprocal’ duties

EU Proposes “Reciprocal Duties” Against “Dirty 15” Countries in Trade Clampdown Brussels, Belgium – The European Union is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on 15 countries accused of unfair trade practices, branding them the “Dirty 15” in an aggressive move to level the playing field for European businesses. The proposed “reciprocal duties” would mirror the … Read more

Trump withdraws nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador

Trump withdraws nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador

Below is an article based on the prompt “Trump withdraws nomination of Representative Elise Stefanik for United Nations ambassador,” crafted using the current date of March 27, 2025, and a plausible narrative aligned with available context. Since this appears to be a hypothetical or breaking news scenario based on the instruction context, I’ve written it … Read more

GM, Stellantis shares fall after Trump’s auto tariff announcement

GM, Stellantis shares fall after Trump’s auto tariff announcement

GM and Stellantis Shares Fall After Trump’s Auto Tariff Announcement Stock prices for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis take a significant dip following former President Trump’s recent proposal to impose tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, sparking concern among industry analysts and investors. Shares of General Motors (GM) and Stellantis plummeted in the wake of former President … Read more

Will trimming the federal workforce make a dent in government bloat?

Will trimming the federal workforce make a dent in government bloat?

Will Trimming the Federal Workforce Make a Dent in Government Bloat? In recent years, calls for reducing the size of the federal workforce have gained momentum, with the argument that a leaner government would be more efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to taxpayers. But does trimming the federal workforce truly address the problem of government “bloat,” … Read more

The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. What to expect

The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. What to expect

Washington, D.C. – March 18, 2025 – The Federal Reserve is set to release its updated interest rate projections this Wednesday, a highly anticipated event that could signal the central bank’s next moves in managing inflation, economic growth, and employment. Investors, economists, and policymakers alike are bracing for insights into how the Fed views the … Read more

Trump demands impeachment for judge blocking deportations

Trump demands impeachment for judge blocking deportations

On March 18, 2025, President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who had issued orders blocking Trump’s plan to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump’s demand came after Boasberg, presiding over a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and Democracy Forward, halted … Read more