House Rebellion Stalls GOP Effort to Shield Trump Tariffs, Opening Door to Congressional Showdown

House Republicans suffered a narrow but symbolic defeat late Tuesday after failing to pass a procedural measure designed to block lawmakers from forcing a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The proposal was rejected by a slim margin of 214–217, as three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the move—dealing …

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U.S. Weighed Seizing Iranian Oil Tankers But Held Off Amid Market and Geopolitical Risks

U.S. officials have discussed the possibility of seizing oil tankers carrying Iranian crude to increase pressure on Tehran, but have refrained from doing so over concerns about retaliation and disruption to global oil markets, according to The Wall Street Journal. The White House reportedly considered such a move as part …

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Lutnick Says Weaker Dollar Is ‘More Natural’ as U.S. Pushes Export Growth

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that the recent weakness in the U.S. dollar reflects a more “natural” level for the currency, arguing that it could help boost American exports and support stronger economic growth. Speaking before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Lutnick said that for many years …

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EU Must Cut Red Tape to Compete With U.S. and China, von der Leyen Says

The European Union needs to significantly simplify its regulatory framework for businesses to strengthen its global competitiveness against economic heavyweights such as the United States and China, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. Speaking before the European Parliament, von der Leyen highlighted the structural fragmentation of …

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