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Trump says he's not looking to pause tariffs

Stocks ended another tumultuous day lower as markets reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight.

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Wall Street ended largely lower Monday after a wild trading day as President Donald Trump pressed forward with aggressive tariffs.

What to Know

  • U.S. stocks fell in a manic Monday after President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs, fulfilling a key campaign promise as he acted without Congress to redraw the rules of the international trading system.
  • The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a court order blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under an 18th century wartime law
  • Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House this afternoon, where the two leaders discussed tariffs and the ongoing war in Gaza.
  • Trump also hosted the 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers today at the White House.

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