Articles filed under Political Figures
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Trump’s trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growthMar 06, 2025 12:27 pm - President Donald Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners – Mexico, Canada and China — is baffling businesses and causing them to delay or cancel the investments that help drive economic growth. Trade wars complicate the decisions businesses have to make – which suppliers to use, where to locate factories, what prices to charge.
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick says most tariffs on Canada, Mexico likely to be delayed a monthMar 06, 2025 10:44 am - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday in a television interview that President Donald Trump will “likely” suspend 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for most products and services for a month, broadening an exemption that was granted on Wednesday only to autos.
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‘Insulting and disrespectful’: Suburban Democratic lawmakers slam Trump’s address to CongressMar 05, 2025 11:11 am - The Democrats who comprise the congressional delegation serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs were critical of President Donald Trump’s speech at the Capitol.
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Illinois lawmakers boycott, bring pointed guests to Trump speechMar 04, 2025 7:58 pm - “I have no respect.“ Some no-shows at Trump address as fired federal workers, comedian, homeless advocates fill gallery.
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Pritzker: Trump tariffs will hurt Illinois manufacturers, farmers and consumersMar 04, 2025 12:55 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin lay out the consequences of tariffs in Illinois.
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How to watch the first joint address to Congress of Trump’s second termMar 03, 2025 9:09 pm - President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second presidency. It's not officially called the State of the Union, a ...
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Trump hits ‘pause’ on U.S. aid to UkraineMar 03, 2025 8:45 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volod...
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‘Instability in the market’ or rightsizing? What does federal EV cold shoulder mean for Illinois?Mar 01, 2025 2:07 pm - President Donald Trump’s opposition to electric vehicles is problematic for Illinois businesses banking on federal support, even as the state continues expanding EV infrastructure.
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Federal workers will get a new email demanding their accomplishments, with a key changeFeb 28, 2025 11:44 am - Federal employees should expect another email on Saturday requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments, a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to demand answers from the government workforce.
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District 207 candidates oppose Trump plans to abolish U.S. Education Department, use public funds for private schoolsFeb 28, 2025 11:36 am - Candidates for seats on the Maine Township High School District 207 school board oppose President Donald Trump’s plans to abolish the U.S. Education Department and redirect public funds to private schools.