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Trump threatens new tariffs on China, urges ‘patience’

Monday, April 7 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs against China after China upped its own tariffs against the U.S. in response to the president's tariffs policy announcement earlier... Read More.

Wisconsin Sen. Johnson calls Trump tariffs bold but risky action

Monday, April 7 by The Center Square

Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson called President Donald Trump’s move to enact reciprocal tariffs on dozens of U.S. trade partners “a bold but risky action” in a PBS... Read More.

Senates budget policy change sparks debate

Monday, April 7 by The Center Square

As Senate Republicans work on the floor to pass a compromise budget resolution, fiscal watchdogs are warning that permanently extending President Donald Trump’s tax cuts will have dire... Read More.

Poll: Obama would lead Trump if 3rd presidential term was allowed

Monday, April 7 by The Center Square

Former President Barack Obama would lead President Donald Trump 53% to 47% if the 22nd Amendment was changed to allow presidents to serve a third term, according to... Read More.

Everyday Economics: Trade war escalation fuels stagflation fears

Sunday, April 6 by The Center Square

Economic storm clouds are gathering as trade tensions escalate. The ISM Manufacturing Prices... Read More.

Jury verdict against oil industry worries critics, could drive up energy costs

Sunday, April 6 by The Center Square

A $744 million jury verdict in Louisiana is at the center of a coordinated legal effort to force oil companies to pay billions of dollars to ameliorate the... Read More.

Proposal: American military base retailers would exclude 4 hostile nations

Sunday, April 6 by The Center Square

Physical storefronts on American military installations owned or controlled by China, Russia, Iran or North Korea will be banned if a North Carolina congressman’s proposal becomes law. ... Read More.

FEMA: Democrats question Homeland Security secretary

Sunday, April 6 by The Center Square

Four Democrats from North Carolina want answers from the Homeland Security secretary about President Donald Trump’s consideration to eliminate FEMA. ... Read More.

Bicameral proposal seeks free speech for faith leaders, nonprofits

Sunday, April 6 by The Center Square

Loss of tax-exempt status should not happen if faith leaders, churches or nonprofits speak for or against political candidates, says a North Carolina congressman. ... Read More.