President Donald Trump said Thursday that 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico would go into effect Tuesday, alongside yet another 10% layer of duties on China following one that went into effect this month.
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Is another price hike looming? Why some shoppers are stocking up
The soaring costs of staples has led to a major dip on consumer confidence and things could get even more expensive next week if tariffs on Canada and Mexico go into effect. It comes as the USDA is saying egg prices will rise another 41% this year due to the ongoing bird flu crisis. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what you need to know.
How to protect your privacy from tech that tracks you
Whether it’s from apps or smart devices in our homes, there are steps to take to protect your privacy from technology that tracks your and collects your data. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with tips for trying to shield your information.
What to expect from Wall Street after a tumultuous week
After a dramatic drop in the stock market on Friday, all eyes are on Wall Street amid new signs of worry among consumers and businesses about the economy. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY with analysis.
German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
Polls are open across Germany as the world’s third largest economy chooses a new leader to guide it through an era of febrile immigration debates and souring relations with Washington.
Trump and Elon Musk are floating ‘DOGE dividends.’ Low-income Americans might not benefit.
President Donald Trump recently touted the of “DOGE dividends,” which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.
Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends ‘dangerous message’ to the military
Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends a ‘dangerous message’ to the military on political loyalty.
How the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economy
The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers may ultimately amount to the biggest job cut in U.S. history, which is likely to have ramifications for the economy, especially at the local level, according to economists.
Trump touts efforts to reshape government in CPAC speech
President Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, marking his first address to the conservative gathering since the beginning of his second term. It comes after the President fired CQ Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as part of a major shakeup at the Pentagon. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard has the latest.
Vatican says Pope Francis in ‘critical’ condition
Pope Francis remains in ‘critical’ condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio Lavagna has the latest from Rome.