Tariff refunds are juicing corporate profits and GDP as more tailwinds converge to propel growth to a blistering 4.3% pace, top economist sayshttps://fortune.com/2026/08/15/tariff-refunds-corporate-profits-gdp-tailwinds-4-3-percent-q3/"The bottom line is that the US economy continues to be supported by a growing set of tailwinds."
Aug 15, 2026 7:08 PM
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoffhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-colombia-will-face-25-tariffs-amid-fight-over-deportation-flights-e32dc497The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
Jan 27, 2025 3:59 AM
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murkyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekl74jnk5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssPrime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Aug 20, 2026 12:18 AM
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continueshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/economy/us-debt-40-trillion.htmlPresident Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
Aug 19, 2026 10:24 PM
Geopolitical risk needs to move away from the ‘after-dinner speaker’: Eurasia Group and Rio Tinto’s Dominic Bartonhttps://fortune.com/article/geopolitical-risk-after-dinner-speaker-eurasia-group-dominic-barton-08-19-2026/Eurasia Group counselor Dominic Barton says corporate leaders can no longer treat geopolitics as a boardroom sideshow amid tariffs and new restrictions.
Aug 19, 2026 9:00 PM
Trump boasts about Kim Jong Un friendship after slamming South Koreahttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-north-korea-kim-jong-un-south-korea/President Trump took questions from reporters on North Korea, Canadian tariffs, Iran and more. Plus, CBS News' Eleanor Watson has the latest headlines on the war in Iran.
Aug 19, 2026 5:25 PM
US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump sayshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/19/us-and-canada-reach-very-fair-trade-agreement-trump-says?traffic_source=rssNew trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces
Aug 19, 2026 4:55 PM
Target’s Turnaround Is Finally Working: Telsey Analysthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-19/target-s-turnaround-is-finally-working-telsey-analyst-videoTarget’s turnaround may finally be working. Telsey Advisory Group Senior Managing Director and Assistant Director of Research Joseph Feldman joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why stronger traffic, sharper merchandising and a revamped food strategy are bringing shoppers back, even without tariff refunds. He also explains why Target shouldn’t copy Walmart and which struggling retailers co...
Aug 19, 2026 2:43 PM
Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fighthttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/your-favorite-cocktail-could-unexpected-casualty-trumps-looming-trade-fightPresident Donald Trump's 50% tariff threat on Canadian spirits could devastate U.S. bars and restaurants while pressuring Canada to restock bourbon.
Aug 19, 2026 1:59 AM
South Africa Proposes Sweeping Changes to Power-Price Frameworkhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/south-africa-proposes-sweeping-changes-to-power-price-frameworkSouth Africa proposed sweeping changes to its electricity-tariff framework, the biggest overhaul of its pricing policy in almost two decades.
Aug 18, 2026 12:15 PM
Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline loomshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl7600rpnko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssNegotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions.
Aug 18, 2026 12:02 AM
Trade Data Hasn't Caught Up With Trump Policy Changes, Says Peter Harrellhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/trade-data-hasn-t-caught-up-with-trump-policy-harrell-videoPeter Harrell, former White House senior director for international economics in the Biden Administration and visiting scholar at Georgetown, said President Trump has not brought tariff rates back to their original rate because war with Iran has driven energy prices higher. Harrell also said that while US trade and investment policy has changed, the data coming into the administration and out to t...
Aug 17, 2026 7:45 PM
Trump’s $100K Wall Street Truth access draws lawsuit as expert warns it ‘raises the stakes’ on ethicshttps://www.foxnews.com/media/trumps-100k-wall-street-truth-access-draws-lawsuit-expert-warns-raises-stakes-ethicsPresident Donald Trump's Truth Social API charges Wall Street firms up to $100,000 monthly for early access to his market-moving posts on tariffs and policy updates.
Aug 15, 2026 7:20 PM
Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan Bhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/germany-economic-model-broken-exports-095a488dThe country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
Jan 27, 2025 2:00 AM