Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump highlights AI, aerospace projects as part of ‘most consequential’ U.S.-Saudi alliance
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. partnership with Saudi Arabia is among "the most consequential in the entire world," toasting a $1 trillion investment in American projects and positioning himself as the most Saudi friendly president in recent history. Published November 19, 2025
Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are starting to have a tangible effect, according to Commerce Department data released on Wednesday, which showed a steep decline in imports and a narrowing trade deficit. Published November 19, 2025
Trump hosts crown prince, talks Khashoggi, Saudi investment of $1 trillion
President Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi and praised the Saudis for increasing their investment in the U.S. to $1 trillion. Published November 18, 2025
Trump calls murdered journalist Khashoggi ‘controversial’ in meeting with Saudi crown prince
President Trump on Tuesday called murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi a "controversial" person during a sit-down with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Published November 18, 2025
Trump greets Saudi crown prince with fanfare, jet flyover
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in grand fashion on Tuesday ahead of talks on Middle East security and big investments between the countries. Published November 18, 2025
From ‘pariah’ to honored guest: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince heads to the White House
President Trump will lobby Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to normalize relations with Israel when he rolls out the red carpet for the Middle East leader Tuesday in Washington. Published November 17, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says beef prices will come down in 2026
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday said beef prices could come down by next spring. Published November 17, 2025
Trump stands by Tucker Carlson after podcast with antisemite Nick Fuentes
President Trump defended Tucker Carlson late Sunday after the political commentator split conservatives by having a taped chat with antisemitic podcaster Nick Fuentes. Published November 17, 2025
Trump rolls back tariffs on grocery items, and critics say it’s an admission tariffs raise prices
President Trump has signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on grocery items that have risen in price or cannot be grown easily in the U.S. Published November 14, 2025
U.S., Switzerland reach trade deal to bolster manufacturing in America, lower tariffs on Swiss goods
The U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade deal that will reduce President Trump's tariffs on the European nation from 39% to 15%, a top administration official said. Published November 14, 2025
Dow slumps, Nasdaq rebounds amid December rate cut doubts
Wall Street faced an uneven end of the week as sagging tech stocks and doubts about another rate cut from the Federal Reserve weighed on investors. Published November 14, 2025
White House economic chief Kevin Hassett: ‘Still work to do’ to improve affordability in U.S.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Wednesday that President Trump tamed runaway inflation, but there is "still work to do" as the White House and Democrats grapple for the upper hand on affordability in America. Published November 13, 2025
Good news for caffeine addicts: Tariff relief is brewing
Coffee drinkers, perk up -- the Trump administration plans to roll back tariffs on some foreign products, including coffee beans grown in Brazil. Published November 12, 2025
Trump to host dinner with Jamie Dimon, other top business executives
President Trump is scheduled to dine with business executives at the White House on Wednesday as he implements an economic agenda that includes reshoring jobs to the U.S. and strengthening supply chains critical to national security. Published November 12, 2025
Bessent says Trump will win ‘affordability’ battle in 2026 elections
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump inherited an inflation mess and is fixing it with policies that will ease price increases and raise wages. Published November 11, 2025
Deck the malls: Tariffs, economic doubts won’t flatten holiday shopping season, forecasters say
Consumer sentiment is falling and tariffs will increase some gift prices this holiday season, but retailers don't expect it to ruin Christmas, with shoppers poised to spend north of $1 trillion. Published November 11, 2025
Trump sees progress in cutting tariff rates on India, Switzerland
President Trump said Monday he is eyeing plans to lower tariffs on countries like India and Switzerland, citing progress in negotiations, even as the Supreme Court considers a case that could upend his trade agenda. Published November 10, 2025
Trump requests Justice Dept. probe into possible price-fixing by major meatpackers
President Trump says meatpacking companies are driving up beef prices, so he wants the Department of Justice to investigate and "protect consumers." Published November 7, 2025
Regulation or tax? Trump’s focus on money-raising power of tariffs muddies pitch to Supreme Court
Administration officials say President Trump must have the power to regulate and rebalance trade through tariffs, and the money reaped is "incidental" to those goals. Published November 7, 2025
Trump says U.S. reaches $100 billion trade deal with Uzbekistan
President Trump says he struck a trade deal with Uzbekistan that calls on the Central Asian nation to invest in critical U.S. sectors and buy American products. Published November 7, 2025
