News for April 1, 2025

Donald Trump is pushing ahead with a major tariff plan that could reshape US trade and hit the global economy.

President Donald Trump’s new and retaliatory tariffs are creating uncertainty for Lincoln Recycling and the wider U.S. recycling market, even as they may briefly raise demand for domestic metals.

President Donald Trump is pushing reciprocal tariffs to match foreign import taxes and pressure trading partners, but experts say the plan is hard to carry out and could raise prices for U.S. consumers.

Stocks rose at the start of the new quarter as investors waited for President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, but the market stayed choppy because of weaker economic data.

Investors are hoping President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement will calm markets, but many expect it to add more uncertainty instead of giving clear relief.

The European Union says it is ready with a strong retaliation plan if President Donald Trump's new tariffs force a trade fight.

The European Union said it is ready to fight back if President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs, and it says it has strong trade tools to use.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with House Republicans as President Donald Trump prepares new tariffs and pushes his policy agenda.

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will take a calm approach to expected US tariffs, while Jonathan Reynolds says Britain is in the best position to get them overturned through talks with Donald Trump’s team.

Republicans in Congress are worried President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could hurt farmers and are asking for exemptions while some warn a trade war could bring short-term pain.