He says U.S. will reexamine tariffs if flow of fentanyl reduced by April 2. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Mexico and Canada on…
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Senate Committee Holds FTC Nominee Confirmation Hearing
The president’s nominee maintains his plans to “serve the American people.” President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Mark Meador, appeared before the Senate Commerce,…
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Senate Confirms U.S. Trade Representative
The nominee received some bipartisan support in the final vote. The Senate voted to confirm Jamieson Greer as the new U.S. Trade Representative this week, with some bipartisan…
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Meets with Australian Treasurer and Ambassador in D.C.
U.S. tariffs primary topic during the first meeting of fiscal leaders. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to Washington D.C. for a week of…
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President Proposes 25% Tariffs on Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals, and Microchips
He encourages foreign companies to bring manufacturing into the United States. President Donald Trump said that his administration would impose new tariffs on foreign-made automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals…
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Senate Confirms Commerce and Small Business Officials
Loeffler becomes SBA Administrator and Lutnick confirmed as Commerce Secretary. The Senate confirmed former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) this…
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SEC Opens Applications for Investor Advisory Committee
Available positions include at-large members and senior citizen representatives. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accepting applications for its Investor Advisory Committee, which was created under the…
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USDA Affirms Commitment to Global Food Assistance
Foreign Agricultural Service continues support for McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will…
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President Trump Increases Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
His proclamation prohibits the relabeling of steel originating in China and Russia from being relabeled in Mexico or Canada. President Donald Trump recently released a proclamation to boost…
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Treasury Department Places Sanctions Against Iranian Oil Network
The target entities are in China, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The Treasury Department announced new sanctions against an international network allegedly shipping Iranian oil to China.…
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