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Michael Grimes, Star Banker Behind Musk's Twitter Buyout, To Lead Sovereign Wealth Fund: Reports

Michael Grimes has reportedly been recruited to lead the sovereign wealth fund being pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump – he is known as a key dealmaker in the investment realm and also for his role in Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter.

International Business Times

White House to overhaul $42.5bn Biden-era internet plan – probably to Elon Musk’s advantage

Billionaire cost-cutter’s Starlink service the likely beneficiary of Trump plan to alter rural internet program

The Guardian - US

Census Bureau under Trump cuts loose expert advisors who work for free

The U.S. Census Bureau has eliminated outside advisory committees of demographers, statisticians and advocacy group leaders who provided technical guidance and expertise

The Independent UK

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Last year, GDP expanded by 2.8% and the private sector added 1.5 million jobs—but Trump’s Treasury secretary claims that growth was ‘brittle underneath'

Scott Bessent said the private sector “has been in a recession.”

Fortune

Trump Launches Probe Into Alleged Lumber Dumping In The U.S.

If the investigation confirms evidence of dumping, the president has the authority to implement retaliatory measures, such as imposing quotas and tariffs.

International Business Times

Trump is reportedly planning a Postal Service takeover. The White House denies any such executive order is in the works

The president is expected to sign an executive order that would fire the governing board of the U.S. Postal Service and leave the agency to the Commerce Department and secretary Howard Lutnick, per reports.

Fortune

White House denies Trump is moving to take over Postal Service despite reports of looming executive order

The 250-year-old independent agency could soon be absorbed by the Commerce Department, according to a report

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Trump Reportedly Seeks Hostile Takeover Of USPS, Union Decries 'Outrageous, Unlawful' Plans

The U.S. president is reportedly expected to sign an executive order soon that will fire the U.S. Postal Service's governing board and place the agency under the Commerce Department.

International Business Times

US Retail Sales See Biggest Drop In Nearly Two Years On Harsh Weather

US retail sales plunged by the most in almost two years last month as cold weather hit the country alongside wildfires in California, data showed Friday, reflecting broad declines while President Donald Trump returned to office.

International Business Times

Retail sales tumble in January, testing Fed rate cut forecast

January retail sales fell for the first month in five, Commerce Department data indicated Friday.

The Street

US Trade Gap Swells In 2024 As Deficits Under Fresh Scrutiny

The US trade gap swelled last year to nearly $920 billion, according to government data released Wednesday, as deficits come under the spotlight with President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

International Business Times

Social policy cuts likely from swath of tech initiatives - Roll Call

Commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick may cut tech initiative spending such as semiconductor subsidies or broadband expansion.

Roll Call

Senate panel advances Lutnick for Commerce secretary - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced Howard Lutnick’s nomination to lead the Commerce Department.

Roll Call

Billionaire Lutnick To Sell Business Holdings, Support Tariffs

Howard Lutnick, potential Commerce Secretary, supports Trump's trade policies, plans to divest business interests, and survived 9/11.

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US Economy Grows At 3.1% In Third Quarter

American economy grew by 3.1% in Q3 driven by consumer spending and exports, with concerns over inflation and recent political developments.

Al Jazeera

As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval

Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.

The Street

Retail sales surge tests bets on more Fed rate cuts in 2025

A record spending tally over the Thanksgiving weekend helped power retail sales firmly past Wall Street forecasts.

International Business Times

US Firms Up $6.2 Bn Micron Funding To Boost Chipmaking

US President Joe Biden's administration finalized nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Micron Technology on Tuesday, firming up a deal to boost domestic semiconductor production before Donald Trump returns to the White House.

International Business Times

US Trade Deficit Narrows In October As Imports Fall

The US trade gap narrowed more than expected in October, government data showed Thursday, as imports slipped more than exports.

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