Corporate America shelled out millions for Trump’s inauguration. Now he’s upending many of their businesses

Corporate America shelled out millions for Trump’s inauguration. Now he’s upending many of their businesses

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Business Roundtable’s quarterly meeting at the Business Roundtable headquarters on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Andrew Harnik | Getty Images America’s richest and most powerful companies shelled out millions to fund President Donald Trump‘s inauguration festivities. Three months later, some may …

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Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton in securities fraud case

Trump pardons Nikola founder Trevor Milton in securities fraud case

President Donald Trump pardoned Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton for his 2022 conviction of federal crimes related to defrauding investors with false claims about the success of the electric and hydrogen-powered truck maker. Milton, 42, was sentenced in December 2023 to four years in prison, but he has been free …

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Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?

Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?

Who’s in the room President Trump’s tariff policy has given corporate chiefs and investors a serious case of whiplash. While the markets cheered on Wednesday’s delay on auto sector levies, setting off an impressive late-day rally, the move also adds to the confusion about what comes next. The latest: There’s …

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Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month

Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month

President Trump said on Wednesday that he would pause tariffs on cars coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico for one month, after a 25 percent tariff that he placed on America’s closest trading partners a day earlier roiled stock markets and prompted stiff resistance from industry. Karoline …

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