Trump’s approval rating on the economy drops to lowest of his presidential career, CNBC Survey finds Trump’s Republican base remains solidly behind him, but Democrats, at -90 net economic approval, are 30 points more negative than their average during his first term, and independents are 23 points more negative. Questioning Biden’s Capacities Was Taboo a Year Ago. Now It’s Everywhere. Several new books reveal how long Democratic insiders knew about — and covered up — the president’s age-related problems. Joe Biden ‘having trouble booking gigs’ with $300K per speech asking price After his presidency ended in incoherent gaffes and humiliating debate flops, Joe Biden is reportedly struggling to land paid speaking gigs at his asking price. Dems Betting Money on Out with the Old, In with the New With Biden, Pelosi, and Schumer fading from view, progressives like David Hogg and AOC are launching a $20 million push to replace aging incumbents and rescue a party polling at historic lows with voters under 35. |
China vows retaliation against countries that follow US calls to isolate Beijing The threat comes as Trump is reportedly planning to use tariff negotiations to pressure U.S. partners to limit their dealings with China. Ford halts shipments of vehicles to China amid tariffs Ford Motor said on Friday it has halted shipments of its SUVs, pickup trucks, and sports cars to China, as it starts to face the heat from retaliatory tariffs that have seen vehicles face taxes as high as 150%. Trump tariffs push Asian trade partners to weigh investing in massive Alaska energy project Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are exploring major investments in a long-stalled $40 billion Alaska LNG project to secure energy and shield their exports from Trump’s tariff agenda. Backed by the White House, the deal would boost U.S. energy dominance and reshape Pacific trade. US, South Korea to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says South Korea and the U.S. will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the U.S., Seoul’s trade ministry said on Sunday. Mack Trucks announces layoffs at Lehigh Valley plant, blames tariffs “Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory changes, and the impact of tariffs,” spokesperson Kimberly Pupillo said. Trump tariffs could lead to a summer drop-off in economic activity after an ‘artificially high’ start, Chicago Fed chief says “Pre-emptive purchasing” by businesses, as well as consumers, of big-ticket items at pre-tariff prices may cause an “artificially high” level of economic activity, the central banker said. Liz Warren Blasts Trump For Asking Fed To Lower Rates. Here’s What She Said When Biden Was President Warren repeatedly pushed Fed chairman Jerome Powell to cut rates while Biden was in office.
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