Pressed by Karl about Trump’s recent criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Hassett echoed the White House’s criticism of recent cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.

What Happened in Markets Today Copper prices—and mining stocks—rose after Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on the metal will take effect Aug. 1. Prices for the [metal hit record highs](

US trading partners braced for a volley of tariff hikes this week, but a deadline for their imposition came and went as President Donald Trump delayed them again until August -- but unveiled new coppe

Brazil scrambles to respond to Trump's 50% tariffs Reports out of Brazil have said the country scrambled to respond to President Trump's announcement of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports.

President Trump is amping up trade threats, again unveiling a new batch of letters to country leaders outlining tariffs on goods imported from their countries beginning in August and a warning to BRICS nations.

Trump Targets Copper, Brazil Vows Response to 50% Tariff Threat. Latest Trade News. The exchange with the South American nation suggests the U.S. president also sees trade as a tool to influence ...