President Donald Trump will meet with a Japanese trade delegation at the White House today, offering the first look at how the administration will approach trade talks with allies.
Trump launched a probe to determine if tariffs are required on critical minerals.
A standoff between Washington and Beijing over opening trade talks continues. China is reportedly open to talks if Trump "shows respect". White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: “The ball is in China’s court… We don’t have to make a deal with them.”
WSJ reports the Trump administration plans to use tariff negotiations to pressure trading partners to limit dealings with China.
On Thursday, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni will become the first European leader to meet Trump since Liberation Day. Meloni has an ideological affinity with Trump, but her country lags on defence spending and operates a large trade surplus with the US.
A dozen House Republicans warned they won’t back a reconciliation package that includes major cuts to Medicaid.
The White House is launching a new phase towards dismantling government regulation.
Up to 40,000 employees could leave the IRS through a combination of layoffs and buyouts.
Trump hinted at another farm bailout package.
The Trump administration is divided over the best way to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
Poll of the Day: Many Americans expect deportations to lead to higher food prices.