Keyword "Howard Lutnick" - List of latest news (90 results)

07:01 Trump admits China’s tariffs will drop ‘but it won’t be zero’

Trump admits China’s tariffs will drop ‘but it won’t be zero’ - Trump’s massive import taxes have roiled stock markets since he announced them on April 1

18/04 Fishers celebrate Trump's seafood order while conservation groups fear overfishing

President Donald Trump’s executive order to boost the U.S. commercial fishing industry drew praise from commercial fishing groups and condemnation from environmental organizations.

17/04 Trump claims ‘big progress’ in tariff talks with Japan after surprise appearance at negotiations

Trump claims ‘big progress’ in tariff talks with Japan after surprise appearance at negotiations - Japan’s PM says there are still gaps between the two countries’ stances

16/04 Trump Orders Probe of Critical Mineral Imports, Dominated by China

President Donald Trump orders a national security probe of tariffs on critical U.S. imports, including rare earths.

16/04 EU dismisses US demands on food standards and ties to China

EU standards, particularly in relation to food health and safety, will never be part of the negotiation, ‘not with the US or anyone else', European Commission says

16/04 Republican senator admits he doesn’t know ‘what’s in Trump’s head’ over tariffs

Republican senator admits he doesn’t know ‘what’s in Trump’s head’ over tariffs - ‘The administration has not given one clear rationale for its tariffs,’ admits Louisiana’s John Kennedy

16/04 Trump orders tariff probe on all U.S. critical mineral imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a probe into potential new tariffs on all U.S. critical minerals imports.

15/04 Briefings reveal EU faces choice between US and China

Further tariffs on pharma now seen as likely despite 90-day pause

15/04 U.S. announces probe into chip, electronics imports, paving the way for new tariffs

The U.S. Commerce Department is conducting an investigation into imports of various semiconductor technologies and electronics, a federal notice shows.

14/04 Chinese item causing chaos for US

President Donald Trump has confirmed he’ll announce new tariffs on imported semiconductors within the next week in another geopolitical power play dressed up as industrial policy.

14/04 Trump tariffs: EU and US meet for talks amid growing trade uncertainty

Government anxious for pharmaceuticals to be part of overall trade negotiations

13/04 Howard Lutnick says tariffs on smartphones ‘coming soon’ after Apple gets China reprieve

Howard Lutnick says tariffs on smartphones ‘coming soon’ after Apple gets China reprieve - Howard Lutnick says tech exemptions will end within two months after investors celebrate tariff relief

13/04 US tech tariff exemption may only be temporary, says Lutnick

Commerce secretary says products given reprieve will fall under separate regime

13/04 Lutnick: Trump's Tariff Exemptions for Electronics Are Temporary

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that President Donald Trump's tariff exemptions on technology products like phones, computers and chips were temporary. | Clips

13/04 Lutnick: China Has 'Attacked America' by Undercutting Our Businesses

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that China had been attacking the United States with unfair business tactics. | Clips

12/04 Miriam Lord’s Week: Plot twists and U-turns at a crunch meeting in Washington

While Simon Harris waited for the US commerce secretary, Donald Trump was announcing a pause on tariffs

11/04 Inside Trump’s Oval Office as he called senators during Fox News breaks and world leaders begged to end his tariff plan

Inside Trump’s Oval Office as he called senators during Fox News breaks and world leaders begged to end his tariff plan - The president said he was acting ‘instinctively’ after announcing the surprise 180 on Wednesday. However multiple sources said that the build up to the decision was drawn out over a number of days

10/04 Lutnick: Countries Are Making Offers They Never 'Would Have Come With'

Howard Lutnick said President Trump's policies are driving countries to approach the U.S. with offers they never previously would have.

10/04 Inside Trump’s reversal on tariffs: from ‘be cool!’ to ‘getting yippy’

How the US president rolled back his tariff plan

10/04 Trump tariffs latest: Pause an ‘important step towards stabilising the global economy,’ von der Leyen says

Cut of tariffs to 10% for 90-days sees stock markets surge but 125% measure against China takes effect

10/04 Trump tariff latest: Pause sees stock markets surge but 125% measures against China takes affect

Despite 90-day ceaasfire in trade war deep uncertainty continues to spook the global economy, financial markets and US trading partners

10/04 Trump’s huge tax move would change everything

An ambitious Donald Trump proposal to abolish income tax for millions of Americans could see the President secure an unconstitutional third term, a venture capitalist has claimed.

09/04 Trump temporarily drops tariffs to 10% for most countries, hits China harder with 125%

Trump in a social media post also said that he "substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. "

09/04 Temple Street report provides major challenge for new Minister for Health

Elsewhere, Simon Harris is in DC to meet the man who has dubbed Ireland his 'favourite tax scam'

09/04 US tariffs: Harris to push for solution to trade war in crunch meeting with Trump’s commerce secretary

Tánaiste in Washington for key meeting with Howard Lutnick, who labelled Irish corporate regime as his ‘favourite’ tax scam

07/04 Musk says he hopes for ‘zero tariffs’

Trump adviser and billionaire Elon Musk said he hopes the US and Europe can move towards a “zero-tariff situation” as stock markets continue to be rocked by the President’s heavy trade tariffs.

07/04 Trump tariffs: EU ministers meet to discuss response

Simon Harris will advocate today for a negotiated solution at meeting of European Union trade ministers

07/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs spark trade war, decimating stocks

Markets largely fell all around the world after the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.

07/04 Analysts sound alarm over RFK jnr’s impact on US healthcare sector

Vaccine makers Moderna and Novavax both sustained double-digit percentage declines following Peter Marks’s resignation

07/04 Musk again distances himself from Trump tariffs by scoffing at Lutnick’s attempt to explain duties on penguin island

Musk again distances himself from Trump tariffs by scoffing at Lutnick’s attempt to explain duties on penguin island - Tesla and SpaceX boss has already taken shots at the president’s trade czar Peter Navarro and has since said he wants to see the U.S. and Europe move toward zero tariffs

07/04 Ireland to push for ‘firm’ response to Trump tariffs as alternative export markets explored

Simon Harris to advocate today for negotiated solution at meeting guiding European Union’s next move

07/04 Trump is losing the confidence of business leaders, billionaire investor Bill Ackman says

Bill Ackman said that America is heading towards a self-inflicted "economic nuclear winter" as a result of the President Donald Trump's tariff policy rollout.

07/04 Trump official admits US workers won’t get jobs in new factories spurred by tariff strategy

Trump official admits US workers won’t get jobs in new factories spurred by tariff strategy - Howard Lutnick suggests robotics are the future

06/04 Commerce Secretary Lutnick doesn't back down in face of market sell-off: 'The tariffs are coming'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration remains committed to implementing its reciprocal tariffs amid a global market sell-off.

02/04 US ‘hit list’ for Aussie tariffs revealed

US President Donald Trump will slap new tariffs on Australia “effective immediately” in a move that is set to send the price of his beloved McDonald’s cheeseburger soaring.

01/04 RFK Jr. is a 'conspiracy theorist' endangering lives, say analysts at Howard Lutnick's former firm

"HHS cannot be led by an anti-vax, conspiracy theorist with inadequate training," said analysts at investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald.

31/03 ‘Day of reckoning’: Recession fears explode

COMMENTDonald Trump, King of America, is about to launch his “Liberation Day” of “reciprocal tariffs”.

31/03 ‘Any outcome:’ Aus preps for Trump’s Lib Day

The Albanese government is preparing for “any outcome” that arises from US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, however changes to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and biosecurity measures will be strictly off the negotiating table.

31/03 Coy Donald Trump ‘not joking’ about third term: ‘There are methods’

US president warns tariffs will be applied to ‘a lot of countries’ rather than to smaller group

28/03 Europe looks to possible concessions to ease tariff hit

Non-tariff issues such as VAT, digital taxes and food standards featured during recent Washington talks

26/03 Top EU official expects Trump tariff of about 20%

Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič shared assessment after meetings in Washington this week

26/03 Teamsters Call for Tariffs on Mexican Beer

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is calling on President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Mexican beer brewers.

25/03 Donald Trump considers two-step tariff regime on April 2nd

Possible phased approach to new US levies reflects debate over trade strategy within administration

25/03 Tánaiste has ‘constructive’ call with US secretary of commerce

Call with Simon Harris comes after Howard Lutnick called Ireland his favourite ‘tax scam’ in recent days

22/03 Howard Lutnick is wrong about ‘unbelievable’, ‘cheap’ Tesla

Valuation expert estimates car maker’s shares are worth about $150, about 35% below current levels

21/03 US secretary of commerce says Ireland’s ‘tax scam’ has ‘gotta end’

Howard Lutnick is targeting Ireland as a potential source of revenue for the US Treasury

16/03 'See you in four years': Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue

Trump's plans for tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a state has enraged the country's consumers and politicians.

13/03 What is a recession, and how can you prepare for one?

What is a recession, and how can you prepare for one? - One way to prepare for a recession is by beefing up your savings account, experts say

12/03 10-year Treasury yield is flat as investors await inflation reading

On Wednesday, investors keenly awaited the consumer inflation reading and monitored the latest tariff news.

12/03 John McManus: The more Trump talks of tariffs the better it is for Ireland

As long as they are front of mind they prevent a more thoughtful approach being adopted to the Irish trade surplus

12/03 Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco

There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.

11/03 Canada backs down on 25% charge for electricity exports hours after Trump threatens new tariff for steel

Canada backs down on 25% charge for electricity exports hours after Trump threatens new tariff for steel - Ford initially announced a surcharge on electricity exports on Monday in response to Trump’s tariffs on Canada

11/03 Dave Portnoy got offer for government job under Trump — why he turned it down

Dave Portnoy claims that he was offered an official government role.

11/03 All the president’s men: who might be in the Oval Office to meet the Taoiseach and what to watch

Trump surrounds himself with people who express strong opinions on trade deficits and Ireland’s economy

10/03 5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

09/03 Commerce Sec. Lutnick: 'There’s Going to Be No Recession in America'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicted Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that the United States economy would not experience a recession. | Clips

07/03 CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory

The Trump administration seems to be doubling down on tariffs, even as it acknowledges — and dismisses — the repercussions of such levies.

07/03 CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq falls into correction territory

The Trump administration seems to be doubling down on tariffs, even as it acknowledges — and dismisses — the repercussions of such levies.

06/03 Trump accused Trudeau not having done enough to stop fentanyl traffic

The American leader also said that his pair is using this crisis to stay in power

06/03 U.S. eyes zero tariff on cars in India trade deal as Tesla entry nears, Reuters reports

The U.S. wants India to eliminate auto tariffs but India is reluctant to immediately bring down duties to zero even as it considers further cuts, sources say.

05/03 Latest negative economic data is 'Biden data' and Trump will fix it, Commerce chief Lutnick says

The stock market dropped sharply in recent days as investors worried about the effects of President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

05/03 Trump mulling Canada, Mexico tariff compromise, Lutnick Says

Comments marked first public signal since duties imposed that the president may be wavering on his decision

05/03 Trump says a 'little disturbance' from tariffs is OK, as markets reel from trade war fears

President Donald Trump conceded before a joint session of Congress that his steep new tariffs will cause "a little disturbance."

04/03 Trump could scale back Canada, Mexico tariffs Wednesday, Lutnick says

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a compromise with Canada and Mexico on Trump's controversial tariffs will "probably" come "tomorrow."

04/03 Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows

That dual threat of higher prices and slower growth is causing angst, including among investors who have been dumping stocks and scooping up bonds.

03/03 5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

02/03 Trump takes actions to increase lumber supplies and curb wood imports

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a pair of actions to increase domestic lumber production, including a directive for the Commerce Department to investigate the possible harms that lumber imports pose to national security. The U.S. president signed an executive order to increase the possible supplies of timber a...

01/03 Treasury chief urges Canada, Mexico to match US tariffs on China as deadline looms

27/02 Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland fined €452,790 for failing to report suspicious trades

Firm failed to put effective arrangements in place to detect and report suspicious transactions, Central Bank said

26/02 Trump says he will offer 'gold cards' for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas

President Donald Trump says he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors.

20/02 EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

A top European Union official, who is trying to head off a potential trade conflict, stressed the importance of active engagement and fairness in trade during a four-hour meeting with Trump administration officials on Wednesday.

20/02 Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown

Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.

19/02 Europe goes to the US to calm Trump and in the suitcase takes gas, cars and weapons

Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Economic Trade and Security, traveled Tuesday to Washington D.C. with a so-called “cooperation package” in the luggage, and will meet with elements of the American administration and present a plan to increase imports in these three areas

14/02 Trump trade - a quick guide to US tariff plans

Ireland has the fourth largest trade deficit with the US - and is at risk

30/01 The Trump candidate for the Ministry of Commerce defended the tariffs to Mexico and Canada and the hard hand with China

The Howard Lutnick businessman appeared on Wednesday to the Senate for his confirmation audience. In his speech, the commercial priorities of the Republican administration made clear

15/01 Fund manager reveals what needs to change for her to invest in luxury stocks

Hannah Gooch-Peters of Sanlam Investments explains why she's cautious on luxury stocks like LVMH.

19/12 Trump’s commerce pick Howard Lutnick set to buy Bret Baier’s $29M DC château in a potential record-breaking deal

Most recently listed for $28.99 million, Lutnick’s purchase of this grand Foxhall residence could set a new bar for home sales in the District.

13/12 SEC charges Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Trump’s Commerce pick, with breaking securities laws

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick is co-chair of the transition team for Donald Trump. The SEC says his firm caused two SPACs to make false statements.

30/11 Donald Trump's wealthy cabinet

The leaders nominated by Mr. Trump have a total assets of more than 340 billion USD, larger than the GDP of dozens of countries.

27/11 Trump’s Treasury pick and former Soros money manager Scott Bessent’s hedge fund reaped windfall during 2022 downturn

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary operates a hedge fund that reaped a massive windfall two years ago — even as global markets sagged.

26/11 Bitcoin: no yield, no dividend, no problem

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that has proven you don’t need a practical use case to be a lucrative investment

23/11 ‘Starmer the Farmer Harmer’ the target of ire as British farmers mobilise in London

Planet Business: Infowars auction saga, Howard Lutnick’s thoughts on Ireland and a brief history of the Observer

19/11 What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary.

19/11 Donald Trump picks Howard Lutnick, a China critic, as Commerce Secretary

It's a position where he would play a crucial role in implementing the president-elect's plans to raise and enforce tariffs.

19/11 Trump expected to pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Lutnick has worked as co-chair of Trump's transition team.

18/11 Dollar sitting pretty, yen bears wary of Bank of Japan hawks

The dollar rose Monday on high Treasury yields and a more restrained rate-cut outlook but was capped by intervention risks against the yen.

31/10 RFK Jr. wants federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe, Trump transition co-chair says

A co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants access to federal health data so he can show vaccines are unsafe and lead to them being pulled from the market in a second Trump administration.

17/10 Small caps just hit levels not seen in nearly three years

The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), which tracks the small-cap benchmark, closed at its highest level since November 2021 on Wednesday after rising 1.7%.

19/03 Once-lukewarm billionaires set to come back around to Trump at fundraiser hosted by John Paulson

Among those on the list for the April 6 event: hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer and his daughter Rebekah, who helped bankroll the Trump’s 2016 election but sat out 2020.

06/02 Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick backs cryptocurrency Tether despite Hamas links

Cantor Fitzgerald, as the stablecoin’s issuer, manages “many many” of the crypto giant’s reported $86 billion in assets, according to Bloomberg.