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Trump Administration Threatens To Withhold Subsidies From GM
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Angered by General Motors’ decision to idle plants and lay off thousands of workers, the Trump administration threatened to retaliate by withholding federal subsidies for the company’s cars.
Midterm Election Could Reshape Health Policy
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The fate of Obamacare may hinge on which party wins the midterm elections.
Trump Doubles Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum From Turkey
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President Trump called for a doubling in the tariff on imported steel and aluminum from Turkey, escalating a diplomatic spat with a key NATO ally.
Despite Strong Economy, Federal Deficit Soars
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Even with a healthy job market and rapid economic growth, the federal government is piling up debt. The government’s deficit is expected to top $1 trillion next year.
For Independence Day Fireworks, U.S. Depends On China
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Nearly all the fireworks Americans will use to celebrate this Fourth of July are imported from China. But the domestic fireworks business is still booming.
President Trump Orders $50 Billion Tariffs On China
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Trump ordered stiff new tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports in response to what the White House calls China’s unfair treatment of U.S. technology.
Trump Plants Seeds Of Rural Revival With Friendly Farm Audience
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President Trump is unveiling a task force report on reviving rural prosperity at a Farm Bureau convention in Nashville Monday. Rural voters were a key part of Trump’s winning election coalition.
Trump Reportedly Considers Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson
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The move could come within weeks, according to multiple media outlets. President Trump brushed off questions on the topic during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday, saying only, “Rex is here.”
Trump Talks Tough On Trade At Summit In Vietnam
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In a speech that sounded at times like an airing of economic grievances, the president told APEC member nations that the U.S. will no longer tolerate unfair trade practices.
President Trump Is Going To Asia: What To Watch For At Each Stop
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Trump will commence the longest foreign trip of his tenure on Friday, focusing on North Korea’s nuclear threat and the U.S. trade deficit with China.
Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions
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A proposal being unveiled Thursday seeks to permanently cut corporate taxes to 20 percent. It would reduce the number of tax brackets and cap deductions on mortgage interest and local taxes.