Trump ‘most likely’ needs 60 votes in Senate to enact tariff plan, Sen. Rick Scott suggests newsthirst.

Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump proposed sweeping new tariffs while on the campaign trail. The self-proclaimed “Tariff Man” has said he could impose such levies on U.S. imports without Congress’ approval. There’s debate among economists and other experts as to whether he could do so. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. — one of…

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Trump tariffs could reheat inflation if countries retaliate newsthirst.

Neel Kashkari, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, speaks at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 7, 2024.  David Swanson | Reuters Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff proposals could worsen long-term inflation if global…

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Nine boats carrying 572 people intercepted while crossing Channel | Immigration and asylum newsthirst.

Nine boats carrying 572 people have been intercepted while attempting to cross the Channel, according to the Home Office. The latest crossings come after Keir Starmer announced plans to tackle what he described as the “national security threat” of people smugglers, pledging an extra £75m and a new team of detectives. The arrivals on Saturday…

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