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Targets of Trump’s new tariffs speak out

By Anna Cooban and Audry Jeong, CNN London (CNN) — Dozens of America’s trading partners are bracing themselves for August 1, the new deadline for punishing tariffs on goods they export to the United States. For months, countries have tried to negotiate trade deals with the US to avoid the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs President Donald

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Tesla is in deeper trouble than you think

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Tesla’s troubles go far beyond CEO Elon Musk’s recent dust-up with President Donald Trump, who accused the former “first buddy” of going “completely ‘off the rails’” in a social media slap fight over the weekend. But while the battles between Musk and Trump are getting all the attention, the

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Today’s trade deadline was no such thing

By Phil Mattingly, CNN (CNN) — Three months later, President Donald Trump’s endgame for his once market-rattling tariffs was supposed to arrive tonight at midnight. But it won’t. As the clock rapidly ticked toward the long-standing July 9 end of Trump’s 90-day pause on soaring “reciprocal” tariff rates on more than 60 countries, Trump on

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What’s open and closed on July 4, 2025

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day. The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. As a federal holiday, the Fourth means many government offices,

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What’s open and closed on July 4, 2025

CNN By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day. The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. As a federal holiday, the Fourth means many government

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The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The US job market continues to chug along despite heightened uncertainty about the economy and how President Donald Trump’s tariffs could shake out. The economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% from 4.2%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data

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Dr. Phil’s year-old cable network files for bankruptcy, accusing broadcast partner of reneging on obligations

By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Phil’s TV network, Merit Street Media, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday and sued Christian television giants Trinity Broadcasting Network and TCT Ministries for allegedly harming its business and contributing to its financial woes. The lawsuit, filed by Fort Worth-based Merit Street with the US Bankruptcy Court in the

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Trump announces a US trade deal with Vietnam

By Elisabeth Buchwald and Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Against a ticking clock, President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States has reached a trade agreement with Vietnam, pulling off the administration’s third significant deal ahead of a self-imposed July 9 deadline. Still, the state of global trade largely remains in flux. “I just made

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Elon Musk wants to create a new political party. Building rockets may be easier

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk has started multiple successful companies that have accomplished incredible technological feats. His latest ambition may be significantly more difficult to achieve: starting a new American political party for the masses. Citing his disappointment in President Donald Trump and his massively expensive domestic policy bill, Musk said he

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Paramount settles Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit with $16 million payout and no apology

By Brian Stelter and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — CBS News parent Paramount Global has agreed to pay $16 million to resolve an extraordinary lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” news report last fall. The long-gestating and highly controversial settlement payment was announced by Paramount late Tuesday night. Paramount said the

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Waffle House drops its egg surcharge

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Waffle House had a welcome announcement for customers of its round-the-clock breakfast offerings: it has officially taken its egg surcharge off the menu. The Georgia-based chain that maintains an eerily accurate index for natural disasters may also now be providing a barometer for America’s food prices. The

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US Senate votes to strike controversial AI regulation moratorium from Trump agenda bill

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — The US Senate has voted nearly unanimously to remove a 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state artificial intelligence regulations from Republicans’ sweeping domestic policy bill. The provision in the Senate bill would have effectively prevented states from enforcing many proposed and existing AI-related laws — including

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Job openings unexpectedly increased in May

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The “wait-and-see” is turning into a “just-can’t-wait-anymore.” US employers moved forward on plans to increase their workforces in May, with the number of available jobs rising to a six-month high, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. Job openings, which serve as a closely watched measure of

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Lululemon accuses Costco of selling ‘unauthorized’ versions of its $128 pants

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Lululemon is suing Costco, alleging that the discount wholesaler is selling knockoffs of its $128 pants and other pricey athleisure clothing. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Lululemon said Costco has “unlawfully traded” on the athleisure brand’s “reputation, goodwill and sweat equity by selling unauthorized and unlicensed apparel

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Nike says its tariff bill is $1 billion

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Nike is forecasting it will have to pay $1 billion in additional costs because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the activewear giant announced Thursday. The tariffs “represent a new and meaningful cost headwind,” said Matthew Friend, Nike’s chief financial officer on a call with analysts, adding that

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State regulator: Proposed 10-year moratorium on AI law enforcement is ‘extremely disconcerting’

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A measure tucked in President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill making its way through Congress would effectively block states from enforcing artificial intelligence-related regulations for the next decade, a rule that’s alarming some followers of the tech world. The proposed moratorium comes as AI extends into

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Trump calls Fed Chair Powell an ‘average mentally person’ and says he’s working on replacements

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump stepped up attacks on his handpicked Federal Reserve chairman on Wednesday, claiming Jerome Powell has “low IQ” and suggested that he has narrowed down the list of potential replacements to three or four people. “He’s an average mentally person…Low IQ for what he does,” Trump said

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Trump megabill and economic agenda would spur growth and reduce national debt, according to White House report

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s megabill and his overall economic agenda would increase economic growth, spur job creation, boost wages and lower the national debt, according to an updated report released Wednesday by the White House Council of Economic Advisers. The analysis includes measures beyond just the tax provisions in the

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Trump’s tariffs were supposed to strengthen the dollar. So why is it the weakest it’s been in three years?

By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — The US dollar is having its worst year in decades. While stocks have recovered from their April lows and demand for bonds has been relatively steady, the dollar has continued a precipitous decline. The US dollar index, which measures the dollar’s strength against six major foreign currencies,

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