Federal officials and the National Guard briefly staged a heavily armed operation at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, targeting immigrant communities. The operation, which lasted about an hour, was criticized by local officials and residents as a show of force that aimed to instill fear rather than enforce laws, amid escalating immigration crackdown efforts by the Trump administration. The abrupt end of the raid and its intimidating tactics sparked concern over its impact on the community and safety of residents, especially children.
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump last rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged.Only three months later, he’s betting this time is different.In his new round of tariffs being announced this week, Trump is essent...
Brazilian President Lula da Silva announced that Brazil will respond to the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on its exports with reciprocal measures, citing its economic law. The U.S. tariffs, announced by President Trump, target Brazilian exports partly due to political developments and accusations of unfair trade practices. The situation has heightened tensions between the two countries amidst broader U.S. trade strategies involving multiple nations.
Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, laid out a potential scenario where President Donald Trump’s tariffs are extended long enough to ease economic uncertainty while also providing a significant bump to federal revenue. That comes as the 90-day pause on Trump’s “reci...