Why trade truce with China may not be enough to stop shortages
WASHINGTON — China and the United States retreated from an emerging economic crisis on Monday, agreeing to drastically reduce tariffs on one another for the next 90…
Scott Bessent kicks off Milken bash by doubling down on Trump agenda
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent kicked off Michael Milken’s annual financial bash in Beverly Hills by doubling down on President Trump’s economic policy of trade reform,…
Trump reversals on Fed chair, China tariffs send markets higher
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is looking for an off-ramp from the trade war it started with China earlier this month, calling its tariffs on Chinese goods…
Trump transition team suggests sidelining top advisor over pay-to-play allegations
WASHINGTON — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime advisor to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to…
What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce secretary pick
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of the brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for…