Trump is frustrated gasoline prices don’t mirror oil’s decline. Experts say it’s not that simple
U.S. gasoline prices decreased an average of 49 cents a gallon in the last month as expectations rose for an end to the war with Iran.
"Trump's return to office has created a genuine threat to [the dollar's] status for the first time in generations," according to Columbia University experts.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers.
The U.S. has threatened countries supporting the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. A slim majority of nations still back it.
In March 2026, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced it was investigating "structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors" in 16 economies.
Trump’s tariff mess offers a chance to restore legislative oversight.
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