Tom Howell Jr.

Trump removes hefty tariffs on coffee, other Brazilian agriculture products

President Trump has removed 40% tariffs on Brazilian coffee, cocoa, beef and other agricultural products that are not grown in sufficient amounts in the U.S.

November 21, 2025

CDC changes website to say potential vaccine-autism link is being studied

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that once ruled out a link between vaccines and autism has been revamped to say studies "have not ruled out" the possibility of a connection.

November 20, 2025

U.S. added 119K jobs in September, beating expectations

The U.S. added far more jobs in September than forecast, the government said Thursday in a long-delayed jobs report that complicates an upcoming decision by the Federal Reserve.

November 20, 2025

Trump highlights AI, aerospace projects as part of ‘most consequential’ U.S.-Saudi alliance

President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. partnership with Saudi Arabia is among "the most consequential in the entire world," toasting a $1 trillion investment in American projects and positioning himself as the most Saudi friendly president in recent history.

November 19, 2025

Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root

President Trump's sweeping tariffs are starting to have a tangible effect, according to Commerce Department data released on Wednesday, which showed a steep decline in imports and a narrowing trade deficit.

November 19, 2025

Trump hosts crown prince, talks Khashoggi, Saudi investment of $1 trillion

President Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and praised the Saudis for increasing their investment in the U.S. to $1 trillion.

November 18, 2025

Trump calls murdered journalist Khashoggi ‘controversial’ in meeting with Saudi crown prince

President Trump on Tuesday called murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi a "controversial" person during a sit-down with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

November 18, 2025

Trump greets Saudi crown prince with fanfare, jet flyover

President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in grand fashion on Tuesday ahead of talks on Middle East security and big investments between the countries.

November 18, 2025

From ‘pariah’ to honored guest: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince heads to the White House

President Trump will lobby Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to normalize relations with Israel when he rolls out the red carpet for the Middle East leader Tuesday in Washington.

November 17, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says beef prices will come down in 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday said beef prices could come down by next spring.

November 17, 2025

Trump stands by Tucker Carlson after podcast with antisemite Nick Fuentes

President Trump defended Tucker Carlson late Sunday after the political commentator split conservatives by having a taped chat with antisemitic podcaster Nick Fuentes.

November 17, 2025

Trump rolls back tariffs on grocery items, and critics say it’s an admission tariffs raise prices

President Trump has signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on grocery items that have risen in price or cannot be grown easily in the U.S.

November 14, 2025

U.S., Switzerland reach trade deal to bolster manufacturing in America, lower tariffs on Swiss goods

The U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade deal that will reduce President Trump's tariffs on the European nation from 39% to 15%, a top administration official said.

November 14, 2025

Dow slumps, Nasdaq rebounds amid December rate cut doubts

Wall Street faced an uneven end of the week as sagging tech stocks and doubts about another rate cut from the Federal Reserve weighed on investors.

November 14, 2025

White House economic chief Kevin Hassett: ‘Still work to do’ to improve affordability in U.S.

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Wednesday that President Trump tamed runaway inflation, but there is "still work to do" as the White House and Democrats grapple for the upper hand on affordability in America.

November 13, 2025

Good news for caffeine addicts: Tariff relief is brewing

Coffee drinkers, perk up -- the Trump administration plans to roll back tariffs on some foreign products, including coffee beans grown in Brazil.

November 12, 2025

Trump to host dinner with Jamie Dimon, other top business executives

President Trump is scheduled to dine with business executives at the White House on Wednesday as he implements an economic agenda that includes reshoring jobs to the U.S. and strengthening supply chains critical to national security.

November 12, 2025

Bessent says Trump will win ‘affordability’ battle in 2026 elections

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump inherited an inflation mess and is fixing it with policies that will ease price increases and raise wages.

November 11, 2025

Deck the malls: Tariffs, economic doubts won’t flatten holiday shopping season, forecasters say

Consumer sentiment is falling and tariffs will increase some gift prices this holiday season, but retailers don't expect it to ruin Christmas, with shoppers poised to spend north of $1 trillion.

November 11, 2025

Trump sees progress in cutting tariff rates on India, Switzerland

President Trump said Monday he is eyeing plans to lower tariffs on countries like India and Switzerland, citing progress in negotiations, even as the Supreme Court considers a case that could upend his trade agenda.

November 10, 2025