Here's what today's poll say about President Donald Trump's job approval rating now — despite this week's tariffs, trade war and stock market chaos

Bessent flew from New York to Florida, where Trump was golfing, and then traveled back to Washington with the president to discuss their message about tariffs fo

Canada's main stock index gave back much of the previous day's sharp gains on Thursday as concern grew that the global trade war could derail economic growth, with energy and highflying technology stocks among the biggest decliners.

The announcement of Donald Trump's so-called "reciprocal tariffs" on 2 April - what he called "liberation day" - sent a shockwave through the global trading system and financial markets. And the President's 90-day pause on some of these tariffs on 9 April set off a relief rally in stock markets.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that negotiations with President Trump on the U.S.-Canada economic and security relationships will start after the Canadian federal election. “The pause on reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump is a welcome reprieve for the global economy,

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on all tariffs except for those against China, which he said would now rise to 125%.

South Africa's rand firmed in early trade on Thursday, recouping some of its recent loss as investors took a breather after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Mexico with sanctions and tariffs over what he said was Mexico's non-compliance with an 81-year-old water treaty. "Mexico OWES Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty,

President Trump late Thursday threatened to impose additional tariffs and potential sanctions against Mexico over a long-running water dispute related to a 1944 treaty. “Mexico OWES Texas 1.3 million acre-feet of water under the 1944 Water Treaty,

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would return to the higher tariff rates announced last week if he can't reach a deal with trading partners during the 90-day pause he announced on Wednesday.

President trump abruptly backed off his tariffs against most nations. Allowing a negotiating period to open. Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama broke her silence on the speculation that she and husband Barack Obama are headed for divorce after 32 years of marriage.

Critics argue the policy flip-flop highlights erratic leadership, with analysts noting the market rebound was more a reaction to previous economic damage than a validation of Trump’s strategy. President Trump is back to talking about the markets,

Following one day of respite, the U.S. stock market returned to its downward spiral Thursday amid ongoing concerns tied to President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. At market close, the tech-stock-heavy Nasdaq Composite index was down 4.

Despite insisting that he would hold firm on his sweeping tariffs on trading partners around the world, Trump announced a 90-day pause for most countries on Wednesday. However, the president still increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 percent.

The White House said it was backing off on higher levies for trade partners that had agreed to negotiate, although Trump said he would raise tariffs on goods from China even further, to at least 125% "effective immediately".

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — and their 90-day pause — have caused market whiplash in the United States and abroad. One of the most affected is the bond market, in which debts are sold and purchased.

Trump's 9 April 2025 tariff pause sent stocks soaring, enriching tycoons like Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg. See who won big and what's next for the rest.

Global equities long/short hedge funds missed out on most of Wednesday's massive rally in U.S. stocks, triggered by President Donald Trump's pause on some tariffs for 90 days, but managed to limit their losses during Thursday's sell-off.

Because the U.S. Justice Department is now controlled by Trump loyalists, there will never be an official investigation.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent helped persuade the president to take some time and negotiate with trading partners in the face of pressure from business leaders.