The White House isn’t mincing words after a major trade setback. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted a panel of federal judges who ruled against key Trump-era tariffs, calling them “activist judges” bent on blocking executive authority. Leavitt’s sharp rebuke came after the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down broad tariffs that former President Donald […]
Ross Stores Signals Possible Price Increases Due to Tariffs, Follows Competitor Moves
Ross Stores, the place where shoppers score brand-name steals for less, says it’s feeling the squeeze from U.S. tariffs, especially with a big chunk of its goods coming straight from China. That’s right—those cute Steve Madden heels or that Nike hoodie might cost Ross more to stock. And when costs go up… well, you know […]
Trump Says US China Trade Talks Signal ‘Total Reset’ but Details Still Unclear
Well, that escalated somewhat calmly. In a twist worthy of a Netflix reboot, former President Donald Trump just declared a “total reset” in U.S.-China trade relations — live from the golf cart? Not quite. But the big announcement came hot off a fresh round of high-level trade talks in Geneva this weekend, where officials from […]
Meta Beats Q1 Estimates, Sees Strong Q2
Well, well, well, look who’s killing it in Q1! Meta just dropped earnings that blew Wall Street’s mind. Forget fears of tariffs or AI hiccups — the tech giant is on fire, posting a $42.31 billion revenue, up 16% from last year. The best part? They didn’t just meet expectations; they obliterated them. That’s $6.43 […]
Amazon Displays Tariff Costs Sparks White House Backlash
Amazon vs The White House Boom! We’ve got beef — and it’s not Prime grade. Amazon just lit a fire under the White House, and things are getting extra spicy. Here’s the deal: Amazon is planning to show shoppers exactly how much tariffs are adding to the price of products. You know, those extra costs […]
Jerome Powell Warns of Tariff Risks as Fed Holds Rates Steady
You ever get the feeling the economy’s just… holding its breath? Well, Jerome Powell, the man steering the Federal Reserve through stormy waters, gave a speech today at the Economic Club of Chicago that did everything but whisper reassurance. It was thoughtful, it was measured, but it wasn’t exactly the warm blanket markets might’ve been […]
Trump Administration Delays Tariffs on Chinese Electronics, Offering Temporary Relief to Tech Industry
The Trump administration’s decision to exempt electronics like smartphones and laptops from tariffs imposed on China has sent shockwaves through the global trade landscape. It’s a move that’s being seen as a significant retreat in the ongoing trade war, and one that aims to ease pressure on major tech companies and US consumers. Let’s be […]
SNL Roasts Trump—Again—This Time with Jesus, Tariffs, and Tesla Chaos
You know SNL’s back in peak form when Trump walks in with Jesus and a tax plan that sounds like a coupon book for economic collapse. Saturday Night Live has never exactly been shy about poking fun at political figures, but their April 2025 cold opens have taken things to a whole new level of […]
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