Trump calls increasing prices ‘small change’ next to low gas prices.
During an interview, President Trump described the price increases on certain goods due to his trade policies as “peanuts” when compared with gas prices. In her discussion on “Meet the Press,” NBC News’ Kristen Welker pointed out that factors like tires, strollers, and tariffs are causing price hikes in some cases. “Sorry, it’s peanuts compared […]
Bessent supports Trump’s ‘economic adjustments’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent offered a defense of what he describes as Trump’s “economic rebalance” in an opinion piece published on Sunday as worries grow about the state of the economy. In the Wall Street Journal, Bescent mentioned that the president is focused on making sure “working families are not left behind in the next […]
Pennsylvania Democrat: ‘It feels like we’re battling ourselves in a trade conflict’
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) expressed that the U.S. is “in a trade war with ourselves” due to President Trump’s tariff policies. During her appearance on News Nation’s “The Hill Sunday,” host Blake Berman asked her about the administration’s assertion that tariffs were meant to attract manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. Berman noted that Dean’s […]
Residents of Texas decide to rename their community near the SpaceX launch site to Starbase.
On Saturday, Elon Musk’s SpaceX was voted to establish itself as the city of Starbase in Texas. Residents of Cameron County, primarily SpaceX employees, supported the move with a decisive vote of 212-6. Musk took to his social media platform, X, to celebrate, proclaiming that Starbase is “now a real city.” Only 143 votes were […]
Buffett declares he plans to retire by the end of the year and cautions against using trade as a tool for conflict.
Warren Buffett Plans to Retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced during a shareholder meeting on Saturday that he intends to retire from his position as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 55 years of leadership. At 94 years old, Buffett suggested that Greg Abel, the company’s vice-president and a Canadian businessman, […]
Maher criticizes Trump for tariff issues: Why are we enduring this?
Comedian Bill Maher shared his disappointment with the White House on Friday, marking 100 days since President Trump assumed office. He highlighted the economic instability that Trump’s recent tariffs have sparked. “This week, it’s the Trump administration’s 100-day mark, and it feels like, I don’t know, being stuck in the bathroom,” Maher remarked. “It’s the […]
Haberman: Trump’s dismissal of recession concerns is a ‘facade he is maintaining’
Maggie Haberman, a political correspondent with the New York Times, recently addressed concerns about Trump’s economic policies, describing them as part of a “frontline.” On CNN’s “The Source,” host Kaitlan Collins asked if Trump seemed unaware of how his new tariffs were impacting the US economy. Haberman responded, suggesting that’s the persona he’s adopting. “They […]
Trump reflects on 100 days in office by blaming Biden.
As President Trump marked the 100th day of his new term, he frequently took shots at former President Biden, criticizing him on several economic fronts during public appearances. Trump referred to the recent stock market volatility as “Biden’s stock market,” attributing the economic downturn and GDP decline in the first quarter to his predecessor. In […]
Trump signs directive reducing funding for NPR and PBS
In a late-night move on Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting funding for NPR and PBS. He stated, “Media outlets don’t have a constitutional right to taxpayer subsidies. The government can choose which subsidies to provide,” directing a stop to both direct and indirect federal funding for these public broadcasting entities. […]
Big companies highlight worries among consumers: McDonald’s, Chipotle, P&G
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