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Was classified information shared? Senators overseeing military request probe into Signal leak WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee requested an investigation Thursday into how Trump national securi
The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin

The Latest: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination over tight GOP House margin

The White House withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S.
How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.
Trump's latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year

Trump's latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s 25% tax on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts is likely to drive up prices at a time when many Americans already struggle to afford a new set of wheels.
Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automobile tariffs.
Federal leaders change up election plans as U.S. promises automotive tariffs

Federal leaders change up election plans as U.S. promises automotive tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has jolted the federal election campaign again, forcing some leaders to change up their travel plans.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips following Trump's latest tariffs, despite solid economic data

Stock market today: Wall Street slips following Trump's latest tariffs, despite solid economic data

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower Thursday after getting pulled in opposite directions as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks . The S&P 500 slipped 0.
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos. Carmakers could face higher costs and lower sales

Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos. Carmakers could face higher costs and lower sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
Global automakers say Trump's tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

Global automakers say Trump's tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Whatever the U.S. gains from President Donald Trump's 25% tax on imported cars – and experts are skeptical – automakers around the world are bracing for a lot of pain.
Shares of GM and other automakers slump as they face higher costs from Trump tariffs

Shares of GM and other automakers slump as they face higher costs from Trump tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of major automakers slumped following President Donald Trump's announcement that he will place 25% tariffs on auto imports . Automakers have spread out their supply chains and production facilities throughout North America.