Tom Howell Jr.
Articles by Tom Howell Jr.
Trump says his high tariff threat on China ‘not sustainable,’ will meet Xi
President Trump says the 100%-plus tariffs he's threatened to impose on China would not be sustainable and that he still plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in South Korea. Published October 17, 2025
Bolton turns himself in on classified docs indictment, pleads ‘not guilty’
Former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton is pleading not guilty to charges he mishandled classified information. Published October 17, 2025
Andrew Cuomo tries to knock down ‘first-timer’ Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayor’s debate
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Thursday said choosing the right New York City mayor is a matter of life and death, casting doubt on Zohran Mamdani's chops in a bid to drag down the frontrunner weeks before the election. Published October 16, 2025
John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified government materials
John R. Bolton was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Maryland on charges that he unlawfully retained classified information. Published October 16, 2025
DOJ to seek indictment against Trump aide-turned-critic Bolton over classified docs: Reports
The Department of Justice reportedly plans to seek a criminal indictment against former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton over allegations he unlawfully retained classified information. Published October 16, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says Trump is looking beyond China to help farmers
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. has to wean its farmers off reliance on China, which is refusing to buy American soybeans and reigniting trade tensions with President Trump. Published October 16, 2025
AI boom: Tech revolution or new bubble set to burst?
Investors are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence ventures, raising fears that stock prices won't match profits and lead to a bursting bubble that sends shockwaves through the economy. Published October 16, 2025
Chinese trade fight puts spotlight on rare earth elements that are vital for everyday tech
Americans rely on rare earth elements in their daily lives, whether they know it or not, making these metals a powerful bargaining chip in trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Published October 15, 2025
Trump officials lash out at China’s attempt to ‘command and control’ the global economy
Top U.S. officials on Wednesday condemned China's planned export crackdown as a "global supply chain power grab" that will require a coordinated response by allies. Published October 15, 2025
Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. is nearing a final trade deal with South Korea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday the U.S. is getting close to finishing its trade deal with South Korea. Published October 15, 2025
Trump says China’s boycott of soybeans is an ‘economically hostile act’
President Trump said Tuesday that China's refusal to buy soybeans from U.S. growers is a "hostile act" and he is considering payback, such as a ban on cooking oil imports from the Asian superpower. Published October 14, 2025
U.S. stocks rebound after Trump says U.S.-China situation will be ‘fine’
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday as the Trump administration said it was still talking to Beijing despite a new rupture in trade tensions. Published October 13, 2025
Trump heaps 100% tariff on Chinese goods as payback for Beijing’s restrictions on rare earths
President Trump says he will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports in response to Beijing's move to restrict rare earths and other exports, as a trade war between the world's largest economies flared anew. Published October 10, 2025
Trump unloads on China over rare earth limits, says he might not meet Xi at APEC summit
President Trump says he might call off his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing Beijing's "surprise" and "hostile" moves to restrict exports of rare earths and maintain its monopoly. Published October 10, 2025
Consumer sentiment breaks even, with no sign of major shutdown angst
Consumer sentiment remains steady in October, with Americans feeling skittish about high prices and poor job prospects but showing no signs of panic over the government shutdown, according to a key index. Published October 10, 2025
GOP senators urge FDA to reconsider approval of generic abortion pill
Nearly every GOP senator on Thursday urged the Food and Drug Administration to revisit its decision to approve a new generic form of the abortion pill mifepristone. Published October 9, 2025
Ag Secretary Rollins says farmer aid package will land once government reopens
The Trump administration pledged to send relief to farmers who are struggling with low crop prices and high costs once the government shutdown ends. Published October 9, 2025
Going for gold: Economic uncertainty, other factors fuel price of precious metal to record highs
Gold prices surged to a record high of more than $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday. Published October 8, 2025
Trump, Carney sit down in pursuit of ‘the right deal’ on trade
President Trump said Tuesday his relationship with Canada and its prime minister, Mark Carney, had "come a long way" as the pair tried to navigate conflicts around tariffs and which nation dominates the steel and car industries. Published October 7, 2025
Trump, Lula try to move beyond trade spat, share a friendly phone chat
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he asked President Trump to remove hefty tariffs on his nation's products as the leaders tried to move beyond a summertime trade fight. Published October 6, 2025
