President Donald J. Trump called for significant interest rate cuts following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates for the first time in three years.
President Donald J. Trump called for significant interest rate cuts following the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise rates for the first time in three years. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the rate from 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent, following a prolonged period of steady rates. President Donald J. Trump responded by urging the Fed to lower rates to one percent or less, citing the United States’ strong credit and booming investment climate. KEY QUOTE: “Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR. Our Country is BOOMING with new Investment! If we stopped Trading with every country that we have a…Open
China surpassed Germany as Spain's leading supplier of goods in early 2026, raising concerns over a widening trade deficit and growing economic dependence on Beijing.
China surpassed Germany as Spain’s leading supplier of goods in early 2026, raising concerns over a widening trade deficit and growing economic dependence on Beijing. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: China has overtaken Germany as Spain ‘s top supplier of goods during the first quarter of 2026 , accounting for 11.6 percent of Spain’s imports compared to Germany’s 11.4 percent. This marks a significant shift in trade dynamics, as Germany has historically held this position. DETAIL: Key imports from China include electronics, machinery, and textiles, which have steadily gained market share in Spain, led by the Socialist Party under Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. German exports, meanwhile, have been impacted by rising energy costs,…Open
The Trump administration's tariff refund system is set to launch. The portal will be used for issuing refunds to American importers for the $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February as unlawful. NewsNation's Alicia Nieves has more. https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/your-money/tariff-refund-system-what-to-know/ Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
A survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates asked CPAC attendees if they supported Trump's "use of tariffs to reduce America’s trade deficit and create a more level playing field for American workers and businesses."
China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
