Nation and World Politics
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Trump’s new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink
Aug 01, 2025 7:40 am - U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries drew expressions of relief Friday from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April. Others expressed disappointment or frustration over running out of time after hitting Trump's Aug. 1 deadline for striking deals with America’s trading partners.
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Trump calls on Federal Reserve board to wrest full control of central bank from Fed Chair Powell
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
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Trump seeks to use Canada's recognition of Palestinian state as leverage in trade talks
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Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline nears
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US envoy arrives in Israel to monitor Gaza food distribution as humanitarian crisis worsens
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Ukraine's Parliament approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash
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Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people and injures more than 130
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Appellate judges question Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress
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Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects