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California Governor Dismisses US Tariffs, Looks to Outside Trade Agreements

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The White House pushes back against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement. California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered his administration on April 4 to pursue new trade relationships with other countries in the wake of the federal government’s move to enforce trade tariffs. The second-term governor came out swinging against the trade tariffs President Donald Trump implemented on

US Tariffs Kick Off Negotiations as Vietnam Pledges to Reduce Tariffs on US to Zero

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The Trump administration levied 46 percent tariffs on Vietnamese goods this week. President Donald Trump on Friday signaled that negotiations have started over a broad swath of tariffs he announced this week, indicating that at least one country will reduce its tariffs on U.S. imports “down to zero.” “Just had a very productive call with

16 States Sue Trump Administration Over Halted NIH Grant Funding

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The lawsuit claims the Trump administration’s actions include canceling required peer review meetings and withholding final decisions on applications. A coalition of 16 states filed a federal lawsuit on April 4 against the Trump administration, accusing it of illegally obstructing and canceling National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding critical to public health and medical

Tariffs Could Cause Inflation to Persist, Weigh on US Growth, Says Fed Chair Powell

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Trump encouraged Powell to cut interest rates, citing lower inflation levels and solid employment gains. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs could lead to persistent inflation and slower economic growth, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on April 4. The White House recently unveiled its sweeping trade agenda, revealing 10 percent baseline universal tariffs and higher

Senate to Hold Marathon Vote Series to Advance Trump’s Agenda

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Known as a ‘vote-a-rama,’ the Senate will vote on a slate of amendments to the legislation. Every single one must be considered under reconciliation rules. WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate on April 4 is set to begin a marathon vote series related to the budget resolution intended to unlock the process to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda.