Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over pipeline, congestion pricing
President Trump said he plans to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday to discuss a major pipeline project and "other things," which could include congestion pricing for motorists in Manhattan. Published March 13, 2025
White House withdraws nomination for David Weldon to head the CDC
The White House is withdrawing Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Published March 13, 2025
Trump threatens to hit European Union with 200% tariff on wine, alcohol
President Trump threatened Thursday to impose a massive tariff on wines and other alcoholic beverages from France and other European nations. Published March 13, 2025
Trump cheers cooling inflation as tariff war threatens price hikes
Inflation cooled in February in a much-needed economic win Wednesday for President Trump, whose aggressive trade agenda is alarming Wall Street and could raise prices if suppliers pass the cost of looming tariffs to consumers. Published March 12, 2025
U.S. inflation cooled in February, though trade war threatens to lift prices
Wall Street cheered Wednesday after an inflation report showed prices rising 0.2% in February, down slightly from the previous month and lower than expectations. Published March 12, 2025
European Union, Canada retaliate as Trump’s metal tariffs take effect
The European Union on Wednesday imposed "swift and proportionate" tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect. Published March 12, 2025
Canadian province backs down on electricity surcharge in wake of Trump escalation threat
A major Canadian official on Tuesday backed off his decision to put a 25% surcharge on the electricity it sends to U.S. communities after President Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% as payback. Published March 11, 2025
Trump hits back at Canada over electricity surcharge
President Trump on Tuesday said he will increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% in response to Ontario's decision to impose a surcharge on electricity it sends to U.S. communities. Published March 11, 2025
Trump says he plans to buy a Tesla in support of Musk
President Trump said Tuesday he planned to buy a "brand-new" Tesla to support Elon Musk, whose car company faces backlash and boycotts over his government-cutting efforts. Published March 11, 2025
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump’s labor secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as secretary of the Department of Labor as President Trump works to round out his Cabinet. Published March 10, 2025
Stocks tumble due to trade uncertainty, recession fears
Stocks dropped Monday on fears of a possible recession and confusion over President Trump's trade plans. Published March 10, 2025
Rubio says State Department will cancel 83% of USAID contracts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the Trump administration is canceling 83% of the contracts funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and keeping the rest under the State Department. Published March 10, 2025
Durbin: Reagan and McCain are rolling over in graves after Oval Office spat
A senior Senate Democrat says President Trump should be the one thanking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Published February 28, 2025
China reacts angrily to new Trump tariff, says U.S. addiction is driving fentanyl problem
China is reacting angrily to President Trump's pledge to impose an additional 10% tariff on its products, saying fentanyl is America's "own problem." Published February 28, 2025
Senate panel advances fentanyl scheduling bill, pushing long-debated change toward law
A Senate panel advanced legislation Thursday that would permanently put fentanyl and its chemical cousins on the Schedule I list of controlled substances, instead of leaving it there temporarily. Published February 27, 2025
Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer advances out of Senate committee
A Senate panel advanced President Trump's nominee for labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, on Thursday. Published February 27, 2025
FDA cancels panel meeting to discuss flu strain
The Food and Drug Administration has canceled a routine advisory meeting to discuss the makeup of the flu vaccine for this fall. Published February 27, 2025
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect March 4
President Trump says planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect on Tuesday because too much fentanyl is pouring across U.S. borders. Published February 27, 2025
Trump: Europe should expect a 25% tariff, ‘generally speaking’
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to impose a 25% tariff on products from the European Union, blasting the bloc as unfair to the U.S. Published February 26, 2025
Senate confirms Jamieson Greer as Trump’s trade representative
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative, a key post, given President Trump's penchant for tariffs and tough negotiations with foreign adversaries and allies alike. Published February 26, 2025
