Trump’s Tariff Policies Criticized as Major Economic Failure
President Trump's tariffs have been criticized for failing to reduce the trade deficit, harming U.S. businesses, and imposing significant costs on American companies and consumers.
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President Trump's tariffs have been criticized for failing to reduce the trade deficit, harming U.S. businesses, and imposing significant costs on American companies and consumers.
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For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PMpolitics
President Donald Trump holds Canada responsible for unhealthy air in the U.S. caused by Canadian wildfires and signals tariff increases following the planned U.S. exit from the North American trade pact.
NBC Politics | Jul 18, 2026, 10:05 AM
investigations
An investigation revealed inaccuracies in Google’s AI-generated summaries related to Texas energy companies, highlighting challenges in AI reliability and potential manipulation.
ProPublica | Jul 7, 2026, 10:30 PM
world
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed on 60 trading partners, citing overreach and lack of connection to forced labour claims.
BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 2:13 AM
world
The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks legal authority to impose tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
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A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt tariffs imposed on goods from 59 countries and the European Union, arguing the tariffs unlawfully replace import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:54 PM
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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon demands the Maryland school district stop withholding student gender identity information from parents or face litigation and potential loss of federal funding.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 6:04 PM
world
Former US President Donald Trump demands oil companies lower gasoline prices, attributing Chevron’s success to his administration’s policies amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 3:02 PM
world
Recent developments in US-China relations include new tariffs, a narrowing AI gap, and mixed reactions to President Trump's speech from minority communities and China hawks.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 PM
politics
Senator Bernie Sanders contrasts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s progressive policies with President Trump’s, amid debates over socialism and the rise of democratic socialists in U.S. politics.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
politics
The Trump administration’s new policy diverts asylum seekers directly to deportation court, raising alarms about family separations and violence against migrants.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PM
world
The influx of migrants into Ceuta has ignited political disputes between Spain, Italy, and other European actors, highlighting divisions over migration policies and regional security.
BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:38 AM
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Governor Gavin Newsom announces a minimum wage increase to $17.40, the highest in the nation, effective January 1, 2027, amid criticism of federal wage policies.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 9:04 PM
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Will Lawrence, a Democratic Socialists of America member and Michigan House candidate, urges a pause on new AI data centers to ensure democratic principles and equitable benefits amid early voting in Michigan.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 7:10 PM
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Ceuta requests national emergency declaration after a surge of migrants from Morocco, sparking criticism of Spain's amnesty policies.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:26 PM
politics
New tariffs announced under various trade sections are expected to impose significant costs on U.S. households, continuing a trend of increased trade protectionism.
Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 11:54 AM
us
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen accuse Republican-controlled Congress of surrendering war powers to President Trump amid ongoing Iran conflict and intra-party disputes.
Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 9:29 AM
politics
Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moves forward despite concerns over political independence.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 9:58 PM
world
Local officials in Ceuta call for national emergency as migrant influx overwhelms resources; Spain deploys military to secure the border.
France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 5:33 PM
general
Former President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's rulings on birthright citizenship and tariffs, asserting they have cost the United States trillions of dollars.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 2:16 PM
politics
Former President Trump criticized the Supreme Court for overturning his emergency tariffs and birthright citizenship order, asserting significant economic losses for the U.S.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 2:31 AM
investigations
Judges across the U.S. question the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers, citing a breakdown in the presumption of regularity under Trump’s second term.
ProPublica | Jul 29, 2026, 10:05 PM
investigations
Decisions to cancel Department of Energy grants and new rules on National Science Foundation funding have raised concerns about politicization and harm to American scientific progress.
ProPublica | Jul 29, 2026, 9:59 PMShowing 1-24 of 666 articles.