Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after US-Iran nuclear talks are postponed DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened sanctions on anyone who buys Iranian oil, a warning that came after planned talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program were postponed. Trump wrote on social media, “All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petroche...

Shein and Temu products get more expensive as tariffs go into effect Cheap clothing and products from Shein, Temu and other Chinese online retailers are getting more expensive as tariffs go into effect. The Trump administration closed a "de minimis" loophole early Friday that previously allowed for "low value" packages valued at $800 or less to be exempt from tariffs and paperwork. Low valu...

Recent economic data, much of it from March and earlier before tariffs were announced in full, has been decent although showing some slight moderation in activity. But sentiment surveys and other anecdotal reports show that tariffs are playing a major role in how businesses and consumers behave. Some items, such as cars, have seen a spike in sales as buyers seek to beat tariffs set to be placed on...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Saturday blocked a ruling that had ordered the Trump administration to return more than 1,000 Voice of America employees back to work. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth on April 22 ordered the administration to "take all necessary steps" to restore employees and contractors to their positions at the U.S. news service and resume radio, television ...

Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary Ignorance no barrier as president begins to put out approved version of history that ignores American failures Robert Tait in Washington Sun 4 May 2025 12.00 BST Donald Trump, it could be said, takes a breezy, Sam Cooke style approach to history. Like the legendary “king of soul” in his 1960 hit Wonderful Wo...

President Donald Trump asked Congress on Friday to slash a stunning $163 billion in overall spending on nondefense programs in the next fiscal year. Trump’s budget proposal is asking congressional Republicans to cut more than 20%. He plans to achieve the goal by eliminating some agencies and organizations as well as imposing cuts to key environmental, education, foreign aid and energy progr...

Despite the economy shrinking in Q1, the Federal Reserve is holding firm. If you're expecting imminent rate cuts, it's time for a reality check. The Big Picture The Fed remains locked in a waiting game — monitoring inflation, employment, and the economic fallout from Trump’s aggressive tariffs. These import duties are inflaming inflation while threatening growth — a toxic mix. “If i...