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fromConsequence

Trump Threatens Apple With 25% Tariff on iPhones

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple unless iPhones are produced in the U.S.

Apple cites impracticalities of relocating production to the U.S.

Trump Threatens to Slap Apple With 25% Tariff on iPhones Made Abroad

Trump pressures Apple to move iPhone production to U.S. or face tariffs.

Apple's production in India has increased despite Trump's demands.

fromArs Technica

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff to force iPhone manufacturing into US

Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tariff on non-US made iPhones, asserting the need for domestic production.

Amazon's sprawling warehouse robot factories offer a glimpse into modern US manufacturing

Amazon's North Reading facility represents a modern approach to US manufacturing, focusing on robotics and efficiency.

Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

The American manufacturing sector is reviving, but struggles with a shortage of workers to fill available jobs.

I'm Not Looking For a Deal': Trump Says EU Tariffs Staying At Fifty Percent

Trump's proposed 50% tariff on the EU incentivizes manufacturing in the U.S., with no tariffs for domestically built products.

fromConsequence

Trump Threatens Apple With 25% Tariff on iPhones

Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple unless iPhones are produced in the U.S.

Apple cites impracticalities of relocating production to the U.S.

Trump Threatens to Slap Apple With 25% Tariff on iPhones Made Abroad

Trump pressures Apple to move iPhone production to U.S. or face tariffs.

Apple's production in India has increased despite Trump's demands.

fromArs Technica

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff to force iPhone manufacturing into US

Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tariff on non-US made iPhones, asserting the need for domestic production.

Amazon's sprawling warehouse robot factories offer a glimpse into modern US manufacturing

Amazon's North Reading facility represents a modern approach to US manufacturing, focusing on robotics and efficiency.

Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?

The American manufacturing sector is reviving, but struggles with a shortage of workers to fill available jobs.

I'm Not Looking For a Deal': Trump Says EU Tariffs Staying At Fifty Percent

Trump's proposed 50% tariff on the EU incentivizes manufacturing in the U.S., with no tariffs for domestically built products.

Trump says deal 'done' for China to supply rare earths DW 06/11/2025

Trump announces progress in trade talks with China, focusing on rare earth elements and student exchanges.

3 days ago

Europe politics

How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon DW 06/23/2025

Trump says deal 'done' for China to supply rare earths DW 06/11/2025

Trump announces progress in trade talks with China, focusing on rare earth elements and student exchanges.

3 days ago

Europe politics

How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon DW 06/23/2025

more#rare-earth-elements

Trump suggests cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting

Trump proposed reducing tariffs on China from 145% to 80% to ease trade tensions before key talks.

Trump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are going nowhere'

Trump imposes a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1 due to failed trade talks.

European startups

fromTechzine Global

Trump again threatens with tariffs against Apple and EU

Trump threatens tariffs on Apple and EU imports, reigniting trade tensions.

Apple is shifting iPhone production to India to mitigate tariff risks.

Musk slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as 'abomination' DW 06/04/2025

Elon Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" that would increase the budget deficit and burden American citizens.

Trump Explains Reasoning Behind Doubling Steel, Aluminum TariffsBut Critics Issue Warnings Over Reckless' Move

Trump plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, aiming to boost the domestic industry.

US news

Trump Accuses China of Violating' Its Trade Agreement With the U.S., Laments Being Mr. Nice Guy'

fromFast Company

Trump suggests cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting

Trump proposed reducing tariffs on China from 145% to 80% to ease trade tensions before key talks.

Trump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are going nowhere'

Trump imposes a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1 due to failed trade talks.

European startups

fromTechzine Global

Trump again threatens with tariffs against Apple and EU

Trump threatens tariffs on Apple and EU imports, reigniting trade tensions.

Apple is shifting iPhone production to India to mitigate tariff risks.

Musk slams Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as 'abomination' DW 06/04/2025

Elon Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" that would increase the budget deficit and burden American citizens.

Trump Explains Reasoning Behind Doubling Steel, Aluminum TariffsBut Critics Issue Warnings Over Reckless' Move

Trump plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, aiming to boost the domestic industry.

US news

Trump Accuses China of Violating' Its Trade Agreement With the U.S., Laments Being Mr. Nice Guy'

Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade with caveats

Trump's tariffs could significantly reduce the U.S. deficit by raising trillions of dollars over the next decade, amidst potential economic uncertainties.

Why an economist says temporary U.S.-China tariff deal doesn't ease uncertainty

The U.S. and China paused massive tariffs, allowing U.S. businesses to import goods, but uncertainty remains a concern impacting the economy.

It's official: Trump's tariffs are damaging the economy

OECD predicts US economic growth will drop from 2.8% to 1.6% due to Trump's tariffs.

Global growth is slowing as trade tensions rise and inflation increases.

Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage - yet

Despite warnings of rising prices due to tariffs, recent economic data shows easing inflation and stable job growth, but caution remains.

The unpredictability of tariffs and their potential future impact on inflation keeps concerns alive among economists.

US stocks brace for a negative weekly start as concerns over economic health deepen - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. stock futures decline sharply amid concerns over economic stability and a recent credit downgrade by Moody's.

Majority of US companies say they have to raise prices due to Trump tariffs

Majority of US companies plan to raise prices due to tariffs imposed under Trump's trade policy.

Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade with caveats

Trump's tariffs could significantly reduce the U.S. deficit by raising trillions of dollars over the next decade, amidst potential economic uncertainties.

Why an economist says temporary U.S.-China tariff deal doesn't ease uncertainty

The U.S. and China paused massive tariffs, allowing U.S. businesses to import goods, but uncertainty remains a concern impacting the economy.

It's official: Trump's tariffs are damaging the economy

OECD predicts US economic growth will drop from 2.8% to 1.6% due to Trump's tariffs.

Global growth is slowing as trade tensions rise and inflation increases.

Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage - yet

Despite warnings of rising prices due to tariffs, recent economic data shows easing inflation and stable job growth, but caution remains.

The unpredictability of tariffs and their potential future impact on inflation keeps concerns alive among economists.

US stocks brace for a negative weekly start as concerns over economic health deepen - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. stock futures decline sharply amid concerns over economic stability and a recent credit downgrade by Moody's.

Majority of US companies say they have to raise prices due to Trump tariffs

Majority of US companies plan to raise prices due to tariffs imposed under Trump's trade policy.

more#inflation

fromFast Company

1 week ago

Credit scores are sinking for millions in the U.S. Here's why

Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.

Non-profit organizations

fromSFGATE

1 week ago

World Bank Paints a Bleak Picture of the U.S. Economy-What It Means for Homebuyers and Sellers

The World Bank warns of a slow decade for global growth, pointing to rising trade discord and economic recovery challenges.

1 week ago

Oil prices jump and stocks tumble following Israel's attack on Iran

Oil prices rise sharply due to Israel's attack on Iran, fueling fears of wider conflict.

fromThe American Conservative

USD/JPY between waning US momentum and rising global caution - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The USD/JPY pair reflects market volatility driven by economic and psychological factors, with renewed focus on US-China trade negotiations.

#job-growth

Right-wing politics

U.S. Economy Adds 139,000 Jobs in May

fromThe American Conservative

US politics

US jobs market slows down as businesses cope with Trump trade war uncertainty

Right-wing politics

U.S. Economy Adds 139,000 Jobs in May

US politics

US jobs market slows down as businesses cope with Trump trade war uncertainty

US news

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

fromInverse

Film

Are Trump's "100%" Movie Tariffs Even Possible?

US Elections

Trump announces 50% steel tariffs and hails blockbuster' deal with Japan

US news

Trump Admin and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Shocking Trade War Truce

US news

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

fromBusiness Matters

US Elections

US economy contracts for first time since 2022 as Trump tariffs unsettle markets

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal court blocked Trump's proposed tariffs, raising doubts about his economic policies and impacting global markets.

Film

fromInverse

Are Trump's "100%" Movie Tariffs Even Possible?

Trump announced a 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies, complicating enforceability in the digital era and raising concerns about its impact on Hollywood.

US Elections

Trump announces 50% steel tariffs and hails blockbuster' deal with Japan

Trump doubles tariffs on steel to 50%, aiming to secure the U.S. steel industry.

Trump Admin and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Shocking Trade War Truce

The Trump administration and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade war, reducing tariffs significantly.

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

Hiring in the U.S. slowed in May due to tariffs and federal job cuts, with job gains revised down.

The economy shows signs of stagnation as employers added only 139,000 jobs in May.

US Elections

fromBusiness Matters

US economy contracts for first time since 2022 as Trump tariffs unsettle markets

US economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1 2025 due to import surge ahead of tariffs, marking first contraction in over two years.

Poorest County in Every State

The U.S. economy's vast wealth contrasts sharply with significant income inequality, evidenced by millions living below the poverty line.

Will the yen succeed in breaking the dollar's dominance after years of yield disparity? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Market players are anticipating almost a 60% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, which diminishes the US dollar's attractiveness against the Yen.

US news

Can the US afford to lose its 1.1 million international students?

International students contributed significantly to the US economy, generating $43.8 billion and creating numerous jobs.

Tariff woes equal US smartphone price hikes, shrinking sales

Trump's tariffs on imports were ruled unlawful but remain in effect, causing uncertainty in the smartphone market.

fromTESLARATI

Toronto startup

Elon Musk explains Tesla's domestic battery strategy

Tech industry

fromTheregister

Tariff woes equal US smartphone price hikes, shrinking sales

Trump's tariffs on imports were ruled unlawful but remain in effect, causing uncertainty in the smartphone market.

fromTESLARATI

Toronto startup

Elon Musk explains Tesla's domestic battery strategy

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Step Back on Credit Rating Downgrade

Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt impacts markets negatively, leading to rising Treasury yields and declining stock prices.

European startups

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Live June 2: Higher Steel Tariffs Send DJIA Lower

NYC startup

S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) Live: Markets Hold Back on Fiscal Outlook

Tech industry

NVIDIA Stock Price May 12: NVDA Futures Point to 5% Gain

NYC startup

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) Live June 3: OECD Cuts US GDP Forecast, DIA Dives

Retirement

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Step Back on Credit Rating Downgrade

Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt impacts markets negatively, leading to rising Treasury yields and declining stock prices.

European startups

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Live June 2: Higher Steel Tariffs Send DJIA Lower

NYC startup

S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) Live: Markets Hold Back on Fiscal Outlook

Tech industry

NVIDIA Stock Price May 12: NVDA Futures Point to 5% Gain

NYC startup

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) Live June 3: OECD Cuts US GDP Forecast, DIA Dives

more#stock-market

fromSFGATE

Mortgage Applications Fall for the Second Week in a Row as Higher Rates Weigh on Demand

"Mortgage rates reached their highest level since January, following higher Treasury yields," says Joel Kan, MBA's vice president and deputy chief economist. "As a result of these higher rates, applications activity decreased, driven by a 7% decline in refinance applications."

NYC real estate

Right-wing politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Brooks: Globalism hasn't led to the carnage Trump claims

The populist narrative about America's economic decline is historically inaccurate and oversimplified.

#trade-policy

fromTheregister

Trump and AI are destabilizing the global economy, says WEF

Trump's trade policies and AI create significant uncertainty in the global economy.

Economists predict weak US growth and high inflation amid ongoing trade volatility.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50% | CBC News

US politics

House Democrat Celebrates Scott Bessent Telling Her Peter Navarro Isn't Joining Upcoming Trade Talks: Thank God For That!'

fromTheregister

Trump and AI are destabilizing the global economy, says WEF

Trump's trade policies and AI create significant uncertainty in the global economy.

Economists predict weak US growth and high inflation amid ongoing trade volatility.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50% | CBC News

US politics

House Democrat Celebrates Scott Bessent Telling Her Peter Navarro Isn't Joining Upcoming Trade Talks: Thank God For That!'

more#trade-policy

#federal-reserve

US news

Will the downtrend begin amid Fed signals and weakening US data? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US news

Silver declined amid trade relief - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US news

Will the downtrend begin amid Fed signals and weakening US data? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US news

Silver declined amid trade relief - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

more#federal-reserve

#trump-administration

fromNew York Post

More Americans say the country is on the right track after tariff rollback - sweeping import duties viewed as Trump's 'biggest failure' of second term: poll

Voter optimism has increased about the country's direction, driven by eased tariffs under Trump's administration.

Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

The U.S. is stopping penny production to save costs as their manufacturing has become inefficient.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Tech industry

Potential California semiconductor boom complicated by Trump's economic policies

fromNew York Post

More Americans say the country is on the right track after tariff rollback - sweeping import duties viewed as Trump's 'biggest failure' of second term: poll

Voter optimism has increased about the country's direction, driven by eased tariffs under Trump's administration.

Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

The U.S. is stopping penny production to save costs as their manufacturing has become inefficient.

fromwww.ocregister.com

more#trump-administration

Tech industry

Potential California semiconductor boom complicated by Trump's economic policies

Why 'Sell America' is trending on Wall Street

Wall Street is facing volatility due to rising bond yields and diminishing investor confidence in U.S. economic stability.

The U.S. national deficit nearing $2 trillion is causing concern among investors and rating agencies.

Cryptocurrency

fromBitcoin Magazine

U.S. Leads The World In Bitcoin Ownership, New Report Shows

The United States is the global leader in Bitcoin ownership and mining, holding 40% of total Bitcoin.

NYC startup

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Pull Back on Economic Jitters

The U.S. economy faces serious challenges, exemplified by Deutsche Bank's term 'death by a thousand cuts' impacting market performance.

Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt

U.S. credit rating downgrade threatens financial market stability amid rising government debt concerns.

US politics

The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?

fromwww.nytimes.com

Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt

U.S. credit rating downgrade threatens financial market stability amid rising government debt concerns.

The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?

US national debt exceeds $36 trillion, with concerns about fiscal stability heightened by a new tax cut proposal.

more#tax-cuts

Moody's strips US government of top credit rating

Moody's downgrades US credit rating due to rising debt and fiscal deficits.

#tourism

Privacy professionals

Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump's America

Travel

Travel and tourism revenue growth slows to five-year low at just 4.4% in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Privacy professionals

Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump's America

Travel

Travel and tourism revenue growth slows to five-year low at just 4.4% in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

JPMorgan cuts the chance of a US recession after Trump and China's tariff truce - but risks remain

JPMorgan has lowered its recession forecast for the US due to President Trump's tariff truce with China.

Cars

Best Selling Cars So Far in 2025

In Q1 2025, top-selling SUVs dominated the new vehicle market while overall sales volume increased by 4% year-over-year.

Retirement

Six States Cranked Out 5Million Guns Last Year-Half of America's Total in Just 12% of the Country

The U.S. firearms industry is a multi-billion dollar sector with over 9.7 million guns manufactured in 2023.

fromNew York Post

US has surrendered the seas to China - here's how to win them back

The decline of America's merchant fleet risks national security and economic stability.

Current initiatives aim to revitalize shipbuilding and counter Chinese dominance.

NYC real estate

fromSFGATE