US Treasury Secretary Projects 3.5% Economic Growth in 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced during a Wall Street Journal Opinion Live event in Washington that the fundamentals of the US economy remain strong. He projected that economic growth could reach or exceed 3.5 percent in 2026. Bessent further discussed trade policy, noting that US tariffs previously imposed on other countries may return to former levels by July. This adjustment follows a February Supreme Court decision which ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under emergency law when imposing broad global tariffs. The Secretary's statements highlight anticipated economic performance for the year and signal potential changes in... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 03:30 LONDON
President Trump signals continuation of legal battle with Wall Street Journal with re-filing plan
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 13 April 2026 at 16:32 UTC: "Our powerful case against The Wall Street Journal, and other defendants, was asked to be re-filed by the Judge. It is not a termination, it is a suggested re-filing, and we will be, as per the Order, re-filing an updated lawsuit on or before April 27th. President DONALD J. TRUMP" What this means: President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a judge has asked for a re-filing of his lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and other defendants. This indicates that Trump intends to continue... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 16:32 LONDON
