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World markets respond to Trump's new tariffs. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date

6:40am April 03, 2025

Trump announced new tariffs on goods from all countries yesterday. Economists are worried about the domestic and worldwide impact this could cause. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date.

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Markets in Asia and Europe fall following U.S. announcement of global tariffs

5:40am April 03, 2025

Shares tumbled in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures tumbled Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump 's announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.

Stock Markets Open Ahead Of Fed's Rate Decision

Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy

5:00am April 03, 2025

As President Trump opens a new front in his trade war, U.S. consumers are feeling shaky about the economy. And that's beginning to weigh on their spending, raising the threat of an economic slowdown.

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Congress Considers Bill To Force Sale Of TikTok

White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China

6:56pm April 02, 2025

President Trump and top officials are considering a deal that would create a new U.S. entity and lease TikTok's algorithm to get around China export regulations.

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Economy

Trump unveils across-the-board import tariffs on 'Liberation Day'

5:14pm April 02, 2025

by Tamara Keith

President Trump says he'll put 10% tariffs on all U.S. imports -- with even higher rates for a long list of countries.

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Economy

Spring homebuying season is warming up. Here's what to watch for

4:27pm April 02, 2025

by Laurel Wamsley

Home sales have been way down for the last two years. Aspiring homeowners may be acclimating to higher mortgage rates. But fears about the economy could chill the market.

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Tesla's quarterly sales fall 13%. Experts blame Musk

1:43pm April 02, 2025

The disappointing global deliveries of the company's electric car models come as CEO Elon Musk's role as President Trump's cost-cutting czar sparks a backlash among consumers.

President Trump Hosts White House Iftar Dinner

How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported

7:00am April 02, 2025

Trump is expected to impose "reciprocal tariffs," which economists believe could be painful for U.S. consumers. And, the Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to El Salvador.

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Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations

5:00am April 02, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Trump said his administration will apply a 10% tariff on all imports, and that other trading partners will face additional "reciprocal tariffs" ranging as high as 49%.

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The U.S. already has tariffs on a few sectors. It hasn't gone that great

5:00am April 02, 2025

The U.S. has generally kept tariffs low, but a few domestic industries have long been protected by import taxes and other trade barriers. They offer clues about how Trump's new tariffs might work out.

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