The United States and the United Kingdom have unveiled a targeted trade agreement that reduces tariffs on British exports of cars, steel, and aluminum to the U.S., while expanding access for American beef in the U.K. market. Announced Thursday by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,

President Trump’s top trade advisor, Peter Navarro, said Thursday that more trade agreements are on the horizon—but urged the public to remain patient. “There will be many more to come, and we hope they will come as quickly as this one,” Navarro told reporters outside the White House.

President Trump teased a major trade deal announcement on Wednesday night, nearly a month after he enacted a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and imposed a 145 percent tariff on China. “Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH

President Trump teased a major trade deal announcement on Wednesday night, nearly a month after he enacted a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and imposed a 145 percent tariff on China. “Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH

A new report from the U.S. Treasury Department’s internal watchdog reveals that close to one-third of the IRS’s tax auditors exited the agency by the end of March, following workforce reductions initiated under the Trump administration’s new cost-cutting directive. The initiative, led by Elon Musk’s

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged as it monitors shifting trade policy and signs of a slowing economy. As widely anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its benchmark overnight lending rate within a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it

President Donald Trump stated he will not remove tariffs on China merely to bring Beijing to the negotiating table. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, recorded Friday at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump defended his tariff policy. He asserted: “They said today they want to talk. Look, China—

U.S. consumer confidence continued its steep decline in 2025, with Americans’ outlook on their financial futures falling to a 12-year low amid mounting concerns over inflation and tariffs. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped by 7.2 points in March to 92.9—the

Spring homebuying season has officially arrived, and there’s a silver lining for prospective buyers: sellers are cutting prices as homes linger on the market and mortgage rates remain elevated. In March, the share of listings with price cuts reached nearly 17%—the highest for any February since 2016—according

An increasing number of Americans are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to purchase groceries—and more are falling behind on those payments, according to new data from LendingTree released Friday. The findings highlight mounting financial strain among consumers grappling with an uncertain economic environment, persistent inflation, high

More borrowers with excellent credit have begun falling behind on their payments—a potential warning sign for the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump. According to the New York Federal Reserve’s latest quarterly snapshot of household credit, there was a rise in serious delinquencies on auto loans, credit

Venture capital’s earlier skepticism toward defense technology has largely faded, as investors now pour billions into startups developing everything from autonomous drones to advanced cybersecurity tools. Despite the high capital intensity of hardware-focused defense startups, long timelines for returns, the complexities of working with the federal government, and the

Bessent declined to specify which countries the U.S. might secure trade agreements with this week, stating that doing so could harm U.S. interests. Some trade negotiations are significantly advanced and nearing agreements in principle. Talks with China are scheduled to begin Saturday in Switzerland. However, Trump trade adviser

Bessent declined to specify which countries the U.S. might secure trade agreements with this week, stating that doing so could harm U.S. interests. Some trade negotiations are significantly advanced and nearing agreements in principle. Talks with China are scheduled to begin Saturday in Switzerland. However, Trump trade adviser

Apple plans to add AI-powered search providers to Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, according to Bloomberg. In court testimony today, Apple SVP Eddy Cue said, “we will add them to the list — they probably won’t be the default,” referring to companies like Perplexity and Anthropic. Cue also revealed

There has been no confirmation yet from India in response to Pakistan’s claim that it has shot down five Indian aircraft and captured several Indian soldiers. The last comparable conflict between the two nations occurred in 2019, when India launched strikes against what it described as terrorist camps following

Many New Yorkers could soon receive inflation relief checks worth up to $400, as part of a deal reached in the state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. Last week, Hochul confirmed that these payments would be issued following a budget agreement. Approximately 8.2 million residents statewide — including 3.5

According to aviation sources, a regular NOTAM was also issued, closing the airspace for 48 hours. Aviation sources further said that flight operations from Islamabad International Airport have been suspended until further notice, while flight operations at Lahore Airport have also been suspended. More than 25 flights were cancelled, including

PwC is set to cut around 2% of its U.S. workforce—approximately 1,500 employees—primarily in its audit and tax divisions, according to a report from the Financial Times. The layoffs are part of a broader strategic restructuring in response to persistently low staff turnover and slower-than-expected growth

This week, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—America’s busiest—are beginning to feel the weight of the Trump administration’s newly imposed tariffs on foreign goods. On Monday, the impact was clear: cargo traffic was visibly reduced. Officials at both Southern California ports reported that activity

Utah saw the steepest surge in homeowners insurance premiums, jumping 59%—from an average of $1,126 in 2021 to $1,795 just four years later. According to Utah Insurance Commissioner Jon Pike, the main drivers are more homes being built in wildfire-prone areas and a historically underpriced insurance market

New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office is in the early stages of reviewing whether insider trading may have occurred in connection with President Trump’s recent 90-day pause on customized “reciprocal” tariffs, announced last week. The review is still preliminary and has not yet developed into a formal investigation,

Nearly one in four Americans (24%) say they’re scrapping plans to make a major purchase—such as buying a home or a car—because of President Trump’s newly announced tariff policies, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Another third

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also expects Trump’s tariffs to contribute to rising inflation in the U.S., according to its latest outlook report. The primary reason why higher U.S. tariffs are likely to drive up prices domestically is that tariffs function as taxes on imports—whether those

Lower-income consumers are scaling back their spending to focus on necessities, while higher-income earners continue to spend freely on discretionary items like dining and luxury travel, according to first-quarter data from U.S. credit card issuers. As uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade policies has unsettled markets in recent