Small business owners on Trump tariffs
While large retailers may weather the storm, independent businesses are struggling to absorb rising costs tied to new trade policies. "CBS Mornings" hears from one Los Angeles entrepreneur facing tough choices.
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Consumer impact amid escalating trade war
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to break down how China and other countries are responding to President Trump's tariffs and the impact on consumers.
China responds to Trump's new tariff threat
Some world leaders have offered to negotiate tariffs on U.S. products as President Trump's reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect. Meanwhile, China has threatened to take countermeasures if Mr. Trump imposes an additional 50% tariff. The uncertainty has some business owners worried how much prices will rise. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
New China tariffs could impact Americans
Chinese retaliation against President Trump's latest tariff threats could be a blow to Americans because of the current trade deficit between the two nations. ETF.com's Kristin Myers joins CBS News with more.
China official blasts tariff threats
An official with China's Ministry of Commerce pushed back on mounting U.S. pressure after President Trump threatened more tariffs and as a trade war appears to escalate. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
During meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announces direct talks with Iran to begin
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met two days before new U.S. tariffs go into effect.
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products. Beijing bristled at his latest threat.
Stock market whipsaws as Trump makes new China threat
It was a roller-coaster day in stocks as panic selling subsided, while President Trump threatened to hit China with a 50% tariff.
How tariffs could hinder wildfire recovery
As the Los Angeles area continues to rebuild after January's devastating wildfires, tariffs threaten to hinder the process. Carter Evans reports on how the new duties could slow building and increase the costs.
Toy store owners fear tariffs will lead to closure
The trade war is making business at JaZams toy store anything but fun and games. To get ahead of tariffs, owners Joanne Farrugia and Dean Smith dipped into their cash savings, spending $400,000 to stockpile toys and books. Nancy Chen reports.
Reporter's Notebook: Wall Street vs. Main Street
Tariff talk sparks confusion on Wall Street, but Main Street businesses are already struggling. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Senate looks to rein in Trump's tariff power
The White House Budget Office says that President Trump would veto a bipartisan Senate bill that limits his authority to impose tariffs, should the legislation pass and get to his desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Economist explains fallout from Trump's trade war
President Trump vowed there will be no pause to his wave of global tariffs. Despite the negative impact on the markets, and the increasing uncertainty about small and large businesses alike, the president promises his tariff plan will revive America's manufacturing sector. Josh Bivens, chief economist at the Economic Policy Institute, joins to discuss.
The long and short-term impacts from tariffs
What do President Trump's sweeping tariffs mean for the average U.S. household? Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics at Yale University's Budget Lab, joins CBS News to discuss. Then, Kate Gulliver, chief financial officer at Wayfair, joins to explain what customers can expect moving forward.
Countries seek tariff relief amid recession fears
White House officials say they have already been approached by more than 50 countries looking to cut deals -- a sign, they say, that new tariffs are working. But President Trump has not accepted any of the offers he's gotten so far, leaving some world leaders wondering exactly what it will take to get him to say yes. Nancy Cordes has more.
Netanyahu: Israel to end U.S. trade deficit
President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Netanyahu told reporters he wants to drop all trade barriers with the U.S., but Mr. Trump wasn't willing to commit to the same. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Stocks end volatile day amid uncertainty
Monday was a rollercoaster day for the markets as investors looked to make sense of President Trump's tariff policies. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Some billionaires turn on Trump after tariffs
Some influential business leaders who supported President Trump's return to the White House are expressing buyer's remorse as the fallout from Mr. Trump's sweeping tariffs continues. Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, and Dave Weigel, political reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Economist argues against Trump tariffs
President Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on China even as markets saw another turbulent day of trading on Monday. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins "America Decides" to share his perspective.
Trump sticks with tariffs amid market turmoil
President Trump said Monday he was not considering a pause on tariffs as Wall Street and world markets saw continued volatility. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Kelly O'Grady and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Trump takes questions on tariffs, Gaza
President Trump took questions from reporters on tariffs, Gaza and other topics Monday in the Oval Office as he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Maurice DuBois anchored CBS News' special report on the president's comments.
Trump's latest tariffs raise odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
The likelihood of the U.S. entering a recession has jumped since President Trump announced new tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs economists.
U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.
Trump threatens China with more tariffs
President Trump on Monday threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China if Beijing doesn't remove its retaliatory 34% import fee on American products. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Jo Ling Kent join CBS News 24/7 with more.
Jamie Dimon, Wall Street figures warn about Trump's tariffs
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and noted Wall Street investor Bill Ackman are speaking out about President Trump's tariffs.
Judge blocks Trump ban on 3 news outlets, ordering White House to restore access
A federal judge temporarily blocked senior Trump administration officials from barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and said their journalists' press credentials must be immediately restored.
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Trump to host China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified back into a Category 5 storm — the strongest on the hurricane scale — off Mexico's southwestern coast. Here's the latest on its path.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
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Hiker falls over 800 feet to his death after another found dead on same mountain
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
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Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
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Trump to host China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Judge blocks Trump ban on 3 news outlets, ordering White House to restore access
A federal judge temporarily blocked senior Trump administration officials from barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and said their journalists' press credentials must be immediately restored.
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Chinese analysts say Trump should "understand pressure doesn't work" on Xi
Trump must accept that pressure alone "doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the Chinese people," experts tell CBS News.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
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First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Taylor Swift releasing new music before VMAs
Taylor Swift announced a new single, "Patient Zero," and a deluxe version of her record-breaking album, "The Life of a Showgirl," this week as the VMAs and Grammy voting season approach. Bryan West, who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
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Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
How Meta AI agent Muse differs from chatbots
Meta is announcing its latest artificial intelligence tools and smart glasses at its annual showcase on Wednesday. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
AI leaders call for international cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are among the artificial intelligence executives briefing the U.N. Security Council amid warnings about AI's possible threat to humanity. Fortune magazine reporter Eva Roytburg joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta set to launch camera-free smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have sparked privacy concerns with some users recording people without their knowledge or consent. Now, the company is expected to launch a new pair of spectacles addressing those worries. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News with more.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Judge temporarily blocks ban on news outlets
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's ban barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
Not A Lot of Estate Planning in Margaritaville
Why are Jill and Mark doing a deep dive on Margaritaville? Well, three years have passed since Jimmy Buffett died, and his family is still fighting over a $275 million estate. In today's episode, Jill and Mark explain why estate planning is essential and why you don't need to be rich to need a trust. Plus, how did caller Sam accumulate $370,000 by age 30 on a $95,000 salary?!
Bone Loss: A Silent Disease
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don't even know they have a problem. That's why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a "silent disease." Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain and joint health evolve over a woman's lifetime. She tells Norah how you can reverse bone loss and what impact hormones have on bone density.