Manufacturing

A monthlong slide in steelmakers' stocks doesn't accurately reflect the benefits they'll receive from President Trump's tariffs on metals, Credit Suisse says.

Why ‘lite’ version of Trump tariffs will fuel rebound for steelmakers

James Langford · March 27, 2018 4:57 pm

President Trump speaks before signing a Presidential Memorandum imposing tariffs and investment restrictions on China, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Washington. From left, Trump, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, and White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert.

Hooray for the new tariffs: Access to the US market isn’t a right, it’s a privilege

Washington Examiner · March 26, 2018 4:00 am

Philippine Air Force personnel wipes off the champagne on an ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicles following its turnover Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Villamor Air Base in suburban Pasay city southeast of Manila, Philippines. Six drones were acquired by the Philippine Air Force from the United States for $13.76 million and will be used for counter-terrorism, security operations, maritime patrol and disaster response operations, especially in assessing extent of damage caused by disasters and calamities and locating victims and survivors.

National Security

Trump expected to ease export rules on lethal US-made drones

Katelyn Caralle · March 20, 2018 4:00 pm

President Trump promised on the campaign trail to "drain the swamp." Trump has appointed approximately 184 former lobbyists to senior posts, an investigation by ProPublica has found. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s battalion of lobbyists keeps the swamp undrained

Washington Examiner · March 10, 2018 5:01 am

Trump’s steel tariffs will be first ‘in a volley,’ Bush trade adviser predicts

Trump’s steel tariffs will be first ‘in a volley,’ Bush trade adviser predicts

James Langford · March 9, 2018 10:18 pm

"You've got to understand that we've got the steelworker mentality of, we like humor, and we laughed about it," said Scott Sauritch. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Steelworker after Trump said his father was dead: ‘We laughed about it’

Katelyn Caralle · March 9, 2018 2:00 pm

President Trump on Thursday signed two proclamations declaring tariffs on steel and aluminum. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump revives Republican protectionism on trade

W. James Antle III · March 9, 2018 5:01 am

On Thursday, President Trump signed two proclamations declaring tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, pitting him against lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. (iStock)

‘Made in America’ makes its comeback

Rep. Markwayne Mullin · March 9, 2018 5:01 am

Every single senator and most members of the House represent constituencies where President Trump's tariffs will endanger more jobs than they protect. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Override Trump’s veto and block his tariff power

Washington Examiner · March 8, 2018 5:01 am

"There are potential carve-outs for Mexico and Canada based on national security, and possibly other countries as well," Sarah Sanders told reporters at the White House. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House: Trump tariffs will include ‘national security’ exemptions

Sarah Bedford · March 7, 2018 8:26 pm

"From Bush 1 to present, our Country has lost more than 55,000 factories, 6,000,000 manufacturing jobs and accumulated Trade Deficits of more than 12 Trillion Dollars. Last year we had a Trade Deficit of almost 800 Billion Dollars. Bad Policies & Leadership. Must WIN again! #MAGA," the president tweeted. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Trump blames ‘bad policies and leadership’ for lost manufacturing jobs

Katelyn Caralle · March 7, 2018 12:21 pm

President Trump's recently announced tariffs are proving remarkably unpopular with most Americans. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Republicans cope with Trump unpredictability ahead of midterms

David M. Drucker · March 7, 2018 5:01 am