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Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next

Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
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China's export orders dip in April as Trump's tariffs begin to bite

Monthly surveys of Chinese factory managers shows export orders slowed in April as higher tariffs on U.S. imports began to kick in

China's export orders dip in April as Trump's tariffs begin to bite
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India central bank has room for more rate cuts, but with caution, says rate panel member

India has room for more rate cuts, given the declining inflation and elevated uncertainties around growth, but any further policy easing should be

India central bank has room for more rate cuts, but with caution, says rate panel member
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After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again

So many headlines about The Washington Post over the past year had little to do with its journalism

After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again
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Trump touts economy at Michigan 100-day rally, as Americans grow wary

President Donald Trump touted what he called a series of major economic wins and forcefully attacked Democrats during a rally

Trump touts economy at Michigan 100-day rally, as Americans grow wary
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Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move

Amazon is not planning to display added tariff costs next to product prices on its site — despite a report that sparked speculation the e-commerce giant would soon show the new import charges, as well as fiery comments from President Donald Trump’s White House denouncing such a move

Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move
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The stock market’s worst first 100 days of any presidential term in more than 50 years

The stock market’s worst first 100 days of any presidential term in more than 50 years

The stock market’s worst first 100 days of any presidential term in more than 50 years
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US stocks close higher; oil drops amid recession fears, trade talks

Wall Street stocks advanced on Tuesday while crude and gold prices slid as investors juggled corporate earnings, signs of progress in U.S.

US stocks close higher; oil drops amid recession fears, trade talks
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At 100 days, economic anxieties come alive in Michigan: ‘I wish the message was clearer’

At 100 days, economic anxieties come alive in Michigan: ‘I wish the message was clearer’

At 100 days, economic anxieties come alive in Michigan: ‘I wish the message was clearer’
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Lawsuits, executive actions, confirmations and golf trips: Key moments in Trump’s first 100 days

Lawsuits, executive actions, confirmations and golf trips: Key moments in Trump’s first 100 days

Lawsuits, executive actions, confirmations and golf trips: Key moments in Trump’s first 100 days
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'Nowhere to turn': Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate

The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145% in early April

'Nowhere to turn': Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate
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‘He’s dug a pretty serious hole here’: Ron Brownstein explains Trump's approval ratings

After winning a plurality of the popular vote in November, Donald Trump’s approval rating has plummeted to 41% - the worst of any president in his first 100 days in 70 years - according to a new CNN/SSRS poll. His approval on the economy — a key to his longtime political viability — is at its lowest-ever level at 39%. Only 35% approve of Trump's approach to inflation, the same number who back him on tariffs. CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein joins CNN Newsroom to explain why the president's ratings tumbled.

‘He’s dug a pretty serious hole here’: Ron Brownstein explains Trump's approval ratings
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BBVA warns of US tariff uncertainty on Mexican business

Spain's BBVA on Tuesday warned of the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on its Mexican unit and said the fallout could curb growth in loan income, although a solid

BBVA warns of US tariff uncertainty on Mexican business
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US appeals court revives temporary ban on CFPB mass firings

A U.S. appeals court on Monday reinstated a temporary ban on mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, allowing workers to keep their jobs for now despite the Trump

US appeals court revives temporary ban on CFPB mass firings
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Trump to tout US investments from Nvidia, J&J, Hyundai, Toyota

CEOs and senior executives from Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Hyundai Motor, Toyota Motor, and SoftBank Group are among the more than two-dozen business leaders

Trump to tout US investments from Nvidia, J&J, Hyundai, Toyota
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Dollar falls broadly ahead of US data, tariff uncertainty

The U.S. dollar slid across the board on Monday, as investors waited warily for further news of U.S. trade policy and braced

Dollar falls broadly ahead of US data, tariff uncertainty
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Hispanics helped Trump retake the White House. Now their support is waning

Love of country is so important to Navy veteran Antonio Gonzales Jr. that he keeps an American flag lit up 24/7 outside his home in Porterville,

Hispanics helped Trump retake the White House. Now their support is waning
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Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade
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From rubber ducks to 401(k)s, Trump voters feel tariff pain but most see long-term gain

President Donald Trump’s April 9 decision to hike tariffs on China hit as Steve Egan, a promotional product distributor in Tampa, Florida, was in the middle of ordering 5,000

From rubber ducks to 401(k)s, Trump voters feel tariff pain but most see long-term gain
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Millennials are giving Gen Z advice for their first potential recession

Millennials are giving Gen Z advice for their first potential recession

Millennials are giving Gen Z advice for their first potential recession
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ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are becoming increasingly confident about cutting interest rates in June as inflation continues its march lower, but there

ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say
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Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds

An AP-NORC poll finds many Americans don't agree with President Trump’s aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, and even Republicans aren't overwhelmingly convinced his attention has been in the right place

Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds
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US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday.

US Treasury's Bessent encouraged by 'productive' Japan, South Korea trade talks
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Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans

Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous