Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian counterparts this week as President Donald Trump pressures Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
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Trump doesn’t rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. Meanwhile, tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum products are set to take effect Wednesday as the administration considers additional levies on Canadian lumber and dairy products. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says ‘there’s going to be no recession in America’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick said that Americans should “absolutely not” brace for a recession as President Donald Trump plans to implement far-reaching tariffs.
As Trump shakes the international order, China casts itself as a model of stability
Even as its economy slows, China is using its annual National People’s Congress to present itself as a global stalwart as Trump upends America’s alliances.
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the tech mogul’s electric-car maker Tesla has come under fire — literally.
Here are the best deals and destinations for spring break travel
From the best destinations that will save you money to ways you can stay organized while traveling, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins Saturday TODAY to share some tips when you are planning your spring break getaway.
What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?
A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal government. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins Saturday TODAY to break down what you need to know.
Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs
President Donald Trump addressed concerns around the economy after a volatile week on Wall Street. It comes as Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico only to change course and pause some tariffs on goods. NBC’s Vaughn Hillyard reports for Saturday TODAY.
First White House crypto summit leaves some investors unhappy
The White House hosted its first-ever “crypto summit” Friday, convening top executives from various digital asset firms to discuss the Trump administration’s commitment to rolling back the aggressive regulatory posture the Biden administration took toward the industry.
Trump Organization sues Capital One bank over account closures after Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Trump Organization sued Capital One in Florida on Friday for allegedly “unjustifiably” closing more than 300 of the company’s bank accounts on the heels of the Jan.