U.S. Rep Maxwell Frost speaks out against Trump, Musk and DOGE
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost hosted a press conference on the mounting threats he believes Elon Musk’s DOGE and the Trump Administration pose to the 113,000 Central Floridians who count on Social Security benefits to survive. He said the threat comes at a time when the increasing cost of living continues to put at risk the livelihood of those on fixed incomes.
Tariff battle continues between U.S. and China
The tariff battle is continuing between the United States and China, but the ongoing fight between the two countries is starting to have an impact on how Americans feel about the economy. Despite the fears, the White House says dozens of countries are coming to the table.
Karoline Leavitt White House press briefing
U.S. President Donald J. Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing at 1 p.m. Friday at the White House. Leavitt discussed several updates from Trump, including immigration, tariffs, economy, inflation and the release of detained Americans abroad.
President Trump speaks after tariff changes, meets with cabinet
President Donald Trump met with the members of his Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting comes a day after Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on more than 75 countries but maintained a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports. However, he raised tariffs on China to 125%. Trump said his administration is working with a lot of different countries, saying they’re “trying to get the world to treat us fairly.”
Markets rebound after Trump's reversal on tariffs
United States stocks skyrocketed higher after President Donald Trump announced the authorization of a 90-day pause on the “reciprocal” tariffs that had gone into effect Wednesday, with the exception of China. Although Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief as the markets rallied, investors said they are not necessarily in the clear.
Trump tariffs: U.S. Rep expresses support, talks benefits
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the new United States tariffs, with the exception being China. Trump said the China tariffs will be increased to 125% from 104% after China announced additional retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Congresswoman Kat Cammack joins FOX 35 to talk about the latest tariff updates, saying she supports the tariffs and discussing their benefits.
President Trump's tariffs impact on trade policy
The Senate Finance Committee hosted a hearing on "The President’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda" on Tuesday morning. The event on Tuesday morning featured conversations surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs. U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer answered questions and made comments. Last week, Trump declared foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his new order imposes responsive tariffs to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers. Trump said he refuses to let the U.S. be taken advantage of and believes that tariffs are necessary to ensure fair trade, protect American workers and reduce the trade deficit.
U.S. officials speaks on impact of tariffs on working families
The Trump administration's introduction of new tariffs will impact American families and parents, increasing the cost of many household goods, experts say. Economists and researchers say the cost to Americans will be significant, with estimates ranging from nearly $4,000 to almost $8,000 per household.Several officials spoke Tuesday morning on the impact of tariffs on working families. Those speaking included the Congressional Dads Caucus, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Brad Schneider, Rep. Derek Tran, Rep. Steven Horsford and Rep. Suhas Subramanyan.
President Trump stands by tariffs plan
President Donald J. Trump is standing by his new tariffs plan, saying it's a short-term pain for a longer-term gain. Last week, Trump declared foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his new order imposes responsive tariffs to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers. Trump said he refuses to let the U.S. be taken advantage of and believes that tariffs are necessary to ensure fair trade, protect American workers and reduce the trade deficit. University of South Florida Professor Emerita (Political Science) and Political Analyst Dr. Susan MacManus weigh in on the tariffs, as well as the other latest political headlines.
Shoppers fear Trump tariffs will raise prices
President Donald Trump's new tariffs could make your grocery bill go up. Inflation already raised prices for food, and now there is concern that the new tariffs will cost us even more. FOX 35's Sharon Crowley breaks down the prices.
Canada retaliates against Trump's tariffs
Canada is responding to tariffs imposed by the United States. They will now put a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from the U.S. FOX 35's Caroline Elliott is in Ottawa, Canada, where she says that some automakers are even temporarily shutting down.
Trump tariffs trigger steepest drop for U.S. stocks
The worries on Wall Street are continuing, as market futures are down big again this morning after stocks took a tumble yesterday. Economists say this was the worst day for the markets since 2020. The sharp decline happened yesterday after President Donald Trump officially slapped sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
Car shoppers rush to buy before May tariffs deadline on imported auto parts
A car dealership in DeLand is reporting a spike in people car shopping, as they look to purchase before any tariff-induced price hikes. This comes as the value of pre-owned vehicles is also spiking.
Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles to impact car buyers
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles went into effect today. Now, all eyes are on carmakers to see their next moves. FOX 35's Chelsea Torres walks us through what things look like for current car buyers as she heads over to the nation's busiest port for cars in Brunswick, Georgia.