Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump floats his own club as potential site of next G-7
President Trump on Monday floated the idea of holding next year's Group of Seven meetings at one of his Florida resorts. Published August 26, 2019
U.S., Japan reach trade deal agreement
President Trump said Sunday that he has reached a trade deal with Japan, is confident of reaching one with the U.K., and is still determined to force China to make enough concessions to get a deal with Beijing. Published August 25, 2019
Stephanie Grisham: Trump China trade war regrets ‘greatly misinterpreted’
The White House on Sunday said President Trump regrets not raising tariffs on China even higher, hoping to clear the air after Mr. Trump said he had "second thoughts" about his approach to the trade war that's rattled global markets and fellow leaders. Published August 25, 2019
Stocks nosedive as Trump, China escalate trade tensions
President Trump said Friday he will beef up existing and planned tariffs on billions in Chinese goods, in the latest escalation of an increasingly bitter trade war that's rattled global markets. Published August 23, 2019
Emmanuel Macron: Amazon fires must be #1 priority at G-7
French President Emmanuel Macron says fires in the Amazon rain forest should take precedence when President Trump and leaders from the rest of the Group of Seven nations meet this weekend along his country's picturesque coast. Published August 23, 2019
China retaliates against U.S. with new tariffs on cars, soybeans
A fuming President Trump "ordered" U.S. companies Friday to start moving out of China, after the Asian superpower announced plans to impose additional tariffs of $75 billion on U.S. products. Published August 23, 2019
Donald Trump to confront Emmanuel Macron at G-7 over French tax on tech companies
President Trump will use the Group of Seven summit in France this weekend to confront the host country over its decision to unilaterally tax major tech companies, the White House said Thursday, confirming one of several subplots that could roil the meeting of developed nations in glitzy Biarritz. Published August 22, 2019
Celtics great Bob Cousy receives Medal of Freedom
President Trump awarded the nation's highest civilian honor Thursday to NBA great Bob Cousy for his achievements on the court and solidarity with black teammates affected by racial segregation. Published August 22, 2019
Trump says Danish PM out of line, not him, on Greenland
It started as a bit of whimsy in August -- what if the U.S. offered to buy Greenland, that mass of ice, rare-earth minerals and about 60,000 hearty souls nestled near the North Pole and halfway to Europe? Published August 21, 2019
Denmark shocked by Trump’s snub, says cancellation over Greenland is slight to queen, key NATO ally
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed "regret" and "surprise" Wednesday at President Trump's decision to scrap a state visit because Denmark refused to negotiate the sale of Greenland to the U.S. Published August 21, 2019
Trump still ‘looking at mental institutions’ to combat gun violence
President Trump on Tuesday reiterated his desire to reopen mental institutions as a core part of his response to gun violence, even as mental health advocates decry the idea and members of Congress push for other, far-reaching measures. Published August 20, 2019
Donald Trump backs Russia’s reentry to club of G-7 nations
President Trump said Tuesday he would prefer to let Russia back into the G-7 club of top industrialized nations, doubling down on his controversial view just days before this year's round of talks kicks off in France. Published August 20, 2019
Commerce Dept. extends 90-day reprieve for U.S. firms to ‘wean off’ Huawei
The Commerce Department gave a 90-day reprieve to companies that do business with Huawei, saying Monday that networks need the time to "wean themselves off" the Chinese telecom giant as President Trump battles Beijing over trade and technology. Published August 19, 2019
Trump remarks on mental illness, gun violence slammed by mental health advocates
Mental health advocates chastised President Trump for saying the U.S. could fight gun violence by reopening institutions to keep "mentally deranged and dangerous" people off the streets, saying it could stigmatize patients who thrive in their communities, while allowing hateful shooters to hide behind the banner of mental illness. Published August 18, 2019
Donald Trump: Greenland purchase not a major priority
President Trump on Sunday said he's toyed with the idea of purchasing Greenland from Denmark because of its strategic location, though it's not his top priority. Published August 18, 2019
Donald Trump: China trade deal unlikely if Hong Kong crackdown happens
President Trump on Sunday linked a potential trade deal with China to how Beijing handles the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, saying it would be hard to sign a pact if President Xi Jinping orders a crackdown. Published August 18, 2019
Mark Sanford weighs Donald Trump 2020 primary challenge
Former Rep. Mark Sanford on Sunday said President Trump does not deserve reelection but he would still support him, as a Republican, over a Democratic nominee if he falls short in a long-shot bid to primary the sitting leader. Published August 18, 2019
Pete Buttigieg: Donald Trump China tariffs ‘fool’s errand’
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Sunday said President Trump's use of tariffs isn't going to work on China and is already inflicting collateral damage on rural America. Published August 18, 2019
Joe Manchin ‘encouraged’ by gun control talks on Capitol Hill
Sen. Joe Manchin III on Sunday said President Trump hasn't pledged support for his bill to expand background checks -- or for any other gun measures -- though he is "encouraged" by talks on Capitol Hill in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Published August 18, 2019
Steve Bullock, 2020 Democrat, vows to ‘break through’ in crowded primary field
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Sunday he'll "break through" in a crowded Democratic primary field despite his struggle to gain traction in polls and gather enough donors to reach the debate stage. Published August 18, 2019
