Scott Bessent
Trump unveils Japan trade deal, slashes tariff to 15% and claims $550B investment boost
President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a new trade framework with Japan that includes a 15% tariff on Japanese imports, a notable reduction from the 25% rate he had previously threatened to impose starting August 1. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social, declaring, “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands…
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Elon Musk declares formation of ‘America Party’ after split with Trump over spending bill
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political organization,...