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U.S. President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary said the tariffs on Canada and Mexico are still coming Tuesday, though he appeared to suggest there could be changes to the original 25 per cent plan. Howard Lutnick said in an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that there would be tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on the announced March 4 date, though Trump would determine at what levels.“There are going to be tariffs on Tuesday on Mexico and Canada,” he said. “Exactly what they are, we’re going to leave that for the president and his team to negotiate.”The secretary’s comments…

President Trump’s tough talk on China typically centers on tariffs. But a closer look at the decisions he has made since taking office shows that the president is considering a far wider set of economic restrictions on Beijing, ones that could hasten America’s split from a critical trading partner.The Trump administration has so far proposed expanding restrictions on investments flowing between the United States and China. It has appointed officials who, because of national security concerns, are likely to push for more curbs on Chinese investments and technology sales to China. And Mr. Trump has ushered in a 10 percent…

Bitcoin’s latest 20% drop below key support levels has rattled the market. With institutional demand seeming to wane and traders bracing for further losses, uncertainty is rising. As Bitcoin struggles to regain traction, more investors are exploring alternative assets that offer stability and the promise of long-term gains. One project drawing attention is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a fast-growing DeFi lending platform. Despite the volatility affecting the broader market, MUTM’s presale is gaining momentum among those looking to buy in early, while Bitcoin navigates a technical bear market.Bitcoin (BTC) loses 20% from its peak sustained selling pressure, Bitcoin has slid 20%…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldCryptocurrency prices jumped on Sunday after President Donald Trump said a potential US strategic reserve of digital assets will include lesser-traded tokens Solana, XRP and Cardano.Trump made the disclosure on his Truth Social media account, adding: “I will make sure the US is the Crypto Capital of the World. We are MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”His comments gave prices across the industry a lift after weeks of selling pressure, as cryptocurrencies were hit in a market shake-out of riskier assets. Traders…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the US economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.High interest rates and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s plans for tariffs and mass deportations are biting into demand for US home improvements, the latest signs of a tepid housing market.Shares of Jeld-Wen Holdings, which sells residential doors and windows, tumbled 6 per cent on Friday to a record low of $5.50. In an earnings report last month, the company forecast revenues would drop 4 to 9 per cent for 2025 compared with last year.The shares sank despite chair David Nord buying…

Sam Runyon navigated to the house by memory as she reviewed her patient’s file, a “problem list” of medications and chronic diseases that went on for several pages. Sam, a 45-year-old nurse, had already seen Cora Perkins survive two types of cancer. During previous appointments, she had found Cora’s arms turning blue from diabetes, or her ankles swollen from congestive heart failure, or her stomach cramping from hunger with no fresh food left in the house. It had been a week since Sam’s last visit, and she wondered if anyone had come or gone through the front door since.She knocked,…

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Meghan Markle and her good friend Serena Williams have always been big supporters of one another. On Saturday, Markle took to social media to give followers a rare glimpse of life at home with her three-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet, and “Auntie” Williams playing Candy Land just days ahead of the launch of the Duchess of Sussex’s new show, “With Love, Meghan,” which premieres March 4.”When the aunties comes to celebrate … and to play! Love you @serenawilliams,” Markle captioned the video, paired with the song “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers playing in the background.”3 days until the party begins. All are…

A Canadian women’s college basketball conference championship game on Saturday night saw a transgender player score 21 points in victory and ultimately win tournament MVP. Trans athlete Harriette Mackenzie led Vancouver Island University (VIU) to a 69-59 victory over Columbia Christian College (CBC) in the PACWEST Championship game. Mackenzie finished the game with 10 rebounds in addition to the athlete’s game-leading 21 points. Mackenzie was then awarded conference tournament MVP in a ceremony after the game. It capped off a season in which the athlete punished competition on the court, leading the entire conference in scoring by a 62-point margin over the…

As excitement over DeepSeek moderated, JPMorgan gave its clients a warning: “Be careful: U.S.-China risks back in focus.” The Feb. 24 note cautioned that the White House’s new America First Investment Policy could trigger a pullback in Chinese stocks after the recent rally. Indeed, on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump said an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods would be coming on March 4. Duties of 25% on Canada and Mexico would also be implemented on that date, he said. Stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China fell Friday on the news. JPMorgan’s stock recommendations for names to add included…