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The presidency of Donald Trump began at noon EST on January 20, 2017, when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, succeeding Barack Obama.

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Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite
Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite
April 11, 2025  |  Retail

When Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., abruptly withdrew its first-quarter operating income guidance last week, the message was unmistakable: the tariff storm is...

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Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?
Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?
April 10, 2025  |  Economy

Hate to say you read it here first, but here’s a prescient quote left on the cutting room floor from PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster’s interview...

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Trump’s Global Tariffs Position CFOs as New Supply Chain Architects
Trump’s Global Tariffs Position CFOs as New Supply Chain Architects
April 09, 2025  |  CFO

Less than 24 hours after announcing sweeping tariffs, President Trump on Wednesday (April 9) gave a 90-day reprieve to most countries on the “retaliatory” tariffs that...

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Banks and FinTechs Navigate Market Mayhem Amid Escalating Tariff Fears
Banks and FinTechs Navigate Market Mayhem Amid Escalating Tariff Fears
April 08, 2025  |  Economy

As the economy continues to reel from President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, speculation about their impact on the banking and FinTech sectors has reached a...

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Exclusive: Lights Flash Red for 1 in 5 US Small Businesses as Tariff Economy Sets In
Exclusive: Lights Flash Red for 1 in 5 US Small Businesses as Tariff Economy Sets...
April 08, 2025  |  Economy

When the economic winds start to howl, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) turn up their collars. As the Trump administration’s global tariffs send shock waves...

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EU Prepares Two Rounds of Tariffs in Response to US Moves
EU Prepares Two Rounds of Tariffs in Response to US Moves
April 07, 2025  |  Economy

The European Union reportedly hopes to reach a deal with the U.S. to remove and prevent the country’s new tariffs, but is ready to start...

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US Treasury Readying ‘Substantial’ Round of Layoffs
US Treasury Readying ‘Substantial’ Round of Layoffs
March 26, 2025  |  Personnel

The U.S. Treasury is preparing sweeping layoffs, the latest in a series of federal job cuts. That’s according to recent court documents flagged in media...

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Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
March 24, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart and Target are reportedly haggling with suppliers over proposed price hikes in the face of tariffs. As Reuters reported Monday (March 24), the outcome...

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Report: 10% of SEC Employees Accept Offers to Leave Agency
Report: 10% of SEC Employees Accept Offers to Leave Agency
March 21, 2025  |  Personnel

About 10% of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) employees — 500 out of about 5,000 — have reportedly accepted buyouts or deferred-resignation offers and will leave...

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