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The world's two largest economies are locked in a spiraling trade war as China unleashes a crippling counterattack on the United States global markets and American consumers are in the line of fire. W...

11 Apr 202541min

President Trump’s 90-day pause on most new tariffs triggered a market rally, but economic uncertainty persists as existing tariffs are still in place and a trade war with China intensifies. Trade econ...

11 Apr 202520min

First: While President Trump he paused tariffs on most of the world yesterday, he also made them bigger on China, which could cost you and your family thousands of dollars a year.  Plus: Republicans ...

10 Apr 202543min

First: The world strikes back against President Trump's sweeping tariffs, leaving the American consumer in the crosshairs of his spiraling trade war.  Plus: MAGA star Ken Paxton is officially challen...

9 Apr 202541min

First: Global stocks are soaring in a dramatic rally after three days of major losses. Hopeful investors are clinging to comments from top Trump officials who suggest the president is willing to negot...

8 Apr 202542min

First: We continue to follow the chaos on Wall Street. While President Trump defiantly stands by his sweeping tariffs, confused investors fear a global recession.  Plus: The Trump administration has ...

7 Apr 202540min

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for clarity on Trump’s sweeping tariffs as the economic fallout grows. Then, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake t...

7 Apr 202544min

First: Sticker shock and awe. Trump's trade war jolts the global economy. What is the president's end game? And will Americans buy it? Plus: Hands off. As millions turn out with a message for Trump, ...

7 Apr 202541min