White House looks to pass USMCA within 60 days
The Trump administration says it hopes to address concerns with Democrats over the USMCA to come to an agreement and pass it within 60 days. One America’s Emerald Robinson has more from the White House.
Trade Talks
DOD to identify companies with ties to Beijing
The Defense Department is composing a list of companies with ties to the Chinese military. The Pentagon is reportedly identifying Chinese companies and organizations with direct or indirect links to Beijing.
‘America First’ policies benefit U.S. small businesses amid trade war
As U.S.-China trade talks are set to resume, small businesses are seeing some gains and it could be thanks to policies put in place by the Trump administration. One America’s Chanel Rion has more from the White House.
Congress returns after 6 week recess
Congress is poised to consider a slew of hot topic legislation as they return to the nation’s capitol, following a six week recess. Lawmakers will begin talks on an array of issues, including gun control, spending and trade.
Deputy Press Secretary: President Trump’s strong economy allows him to take on China
White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley said the strong U.S. economy under President Trump is the reason his administration is able to take on China.
White House mulls Sen. Scott’s plan to cut taxes by amount raised in tariffs
The White House is reportedly considering cutting taxes again to offset possible negative effects of tariffs on foreign trade. According to Thursday reports, the Trump administration could spend billions of dollars in tariff revenues on a new fiscal stimulus package.
U.S. stocks rebound after President Trump says China wants to make trade deal
U.S. shares have reversed last week’s losses, following President Trump’s statement that China wants to make a deal on trade.
White House cites Emergency Economic Powers Act to get U.S. companies out of China
After China placed retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. this week, President Trump urged American companies to start looking for alternatives to China. The White House cited a law that would allow the president to force American companies to limit transactions with China. One America’s Chanel Rion has more from Washington.
President Trump pushes free trade at G7 Summit
Free trade was a hot topic at the G7 Summit in France. One America’s Allysia Britton has more on President Trump’s efforts to strike a trade deal with several world leaders.