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President Trump Threatens New Tariffs on the EU and Smartphones

P.M. Edition for May 23. In posts on social media and statements from the Oval Office today, President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on imported goods from the European Union, as well as new duties on iPhones and other smartphones made overseas. WSJ reporter Gavin Bade joins to discuss how the EU might negotiate with the president, and whether Apple can make iPhones in the U.S. Plus, a weak bond auction earlier this week pushed some long-term bond yields higher. WSJ chief economics commentator G...

May 23, 2025•13 min

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed Chair

A.M. Edition for May 23. While the court said President Trump can remove independent agency leaders, the ruling found the Federal Reserve is unique, providing some relieft o investors. Plus, major U.S. banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin. And as BYD beats out Tesla in European sales for the first time ever, we look at how China has been building up its high-tech industries with WSJ’s Brian Spegele. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newslette...

May 23, 2025•14 min

What’s in President Trump’s Tax Bill as it Heads to the Senate

P.M. Edition for May 22. The House passed President Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending bill, after some last-minute changes this morning united Republican holdouts. WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin talks about what made it into the bill, and what happens next. Plus, the Trump administration has blocked Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students. And U.S. antitrust enforcers argue that large institutional investors who own shares in rival companies may be violating antitrust laws. Dave Mic...

May 22, 2025•14 min

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot Dead in Washington D.C.

A.M. Edition for May 22. A man shouting “Free Palestine” fired shots near a Jewish museum in the U.S. capital, with President Donald Trump suggesting the killings were driven by antisemitism. Plus, WSJ’s Quentin Webb says it's a new, golden era for crypto as Bitcoin jumps to a fresh, record high. And Oasis fans look set to outspend Swifties as the British band’s summer reunion tour gears up. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

May 22, 2025•12 min

Boycott Over Diversity Dents Target’s Sales

P.M. Edition for May 21. In its first quarter earnings reported today, Target’s sales declined more than analysts expected and the company lowered its outlook for fiscal 2025. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses the challenges facing Target’s business. Plus, a meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa grew tense over Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that white South Africans were the victims of a possible genocide. And a report from the Boston Fed examines poten...

May 21, 2025•14 min

Why A Surge in Bond Yields Matters to Trump, Investors and You

A.M. Edition for May 21. House GOP leaders and Republicans from high-tax states appear to be nearing an agreement on state and local tax deductions, as President Trump’s giant tax and spending deal inches toward a vote. Plus, WSJ columnist Jon Sindreu unpacks why recent volatility in the treasury market matters to more than just bond investors. And in the latest electric vehicle pull back, Ford is letting rival Nissan share its flagship U.S. battery plant. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’...

May 21, 2025•14 min

Google Adds AI to Its Search, Taking Aim at Chatbot Challengers

P.M. Edition for May 20. Google is adding an AI chatbot feature to its iconic search page, allowing it to more closely rival competitors like ChatGPT. WSJ reporter Katherine Blunt discusses Google’s parent, Alphabet, plans to bet even bigger on artificial intelligence. Plus, despite the fear of an immigration crackdown from the Trump administration, many workers without legal status are still going to work. Paul Kiernan, who covers the U.S. economy for the Journal, joins to talk about why that i...

May 20, 2025•14 min

Big, Beautiful Bill Nears Tense House Vote

A.M. Edition for May 20. Republican leaders plan to meet with President Trump Tuesday morning in order to shore up support for their tax bill, ahead of a potential House vote on Wednesday. Plus, an administration u-turn means construction of a massive wind farm in New York is back on. And WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen explains how some companies in the trades sector are targeting high-school students to fill staff shortages. Azhar Sukri hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn...

May 20, 2025•14 min

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