Art Raymond

Salt Lake City

Art Raymond covers technology and advanced industries issues for the Deseret News. Got a story idea? Email [email protected]

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China rebuts Trump claims of violations as trade war reignites

4 days ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

China hit back Monday on President Donald Trump's claims the Asian country was in breach of a new trade agreement, countering that the U.S. itself was undermining the deal with new sanctions. The new rift was dragging down U.S. stock indexes Monday morning and threatens to reignite a Sino-U.S. trade war that had cooled somewhat following high-level trade talks that led to a temporary agreement last month.
Trump says China ignoring recent trade deal, and he's done being 'Mr. Nice Guy'

1 week ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

President Trump says China is violating a recent trade deal and he's done being 'Mr. Nice Guy.' A temporary agreement was struck two weeks ago amid a growing trade war. The deal called for reductions of massive retaliatory tariffs on both sides for 90 days.
No more ‘Mr. Nice Guy’? Trump says China is ignoring trade deal

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Art Raymond

President Donald Trump took to social media Friday morning to register his displeasure with China’s trade conduct, claiming the Asian powerhouse is in violation of a recently struck agreement that saw massive retaliatory tariffs put on hold. Trump said the temporary trade deal, reached after top U.S. and Chinese trade officials met in Geneva, Switzerland, two weeks ago, was a win for both countries but is now in jeopardy thanks to China’s violation of terms of the agreement.
What does the trade court ruling mean for Trump's tariffs?

1 week ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

In a ruling late Wednesday, a federal court struck down a wide swath of trade tariff decrees by President Donald Trump since he took office, finding the president overstepped his authority with the international levies. The ruling impacts new tariffs Trump has issued, without Congressional approval, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Court strikes down Trump tariff decrees, says president overstepped his authority

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Art Raymond

In a ruling late Wednesday, a federal court struck down a wide swath of trade tariff decrees by President Donald Trump since he took office, finding the president overstepped his authority with the international levies. The ruling impacts new tariffs Trump has issued, without Congressional approval, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
In spite of explosive ending, Elon Musk calls Starship test flight 'big improvement'

1 week ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

Tuesday's test flight of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft ended in a pair of explosions. In spite of the fiery results, SpaceX owner Elon Musk said the test was a success. SpaceX just received clearance to greatly increase test flights from its Texas facility. "Rapid unscheduled disassembly" has become a term of art in SpaceX's accounting of the fiery explosions that have marked recent test flights of the private space company's massive Starship/Super Heavy rocket booster package.
Here's how the stock market reacted to Trump pause on EU tariff

1 week ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

In a move that's become something of a strategic mantra, President Donald Trump announced a pause on his promise to enact a new 50% trade tariff on import goods from the European Union following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the weekend. In a posting to Truth Social Monday morning, Trump defended last week's tariff declaration but said the progression of trade talks with EU officials was a positive sign that a new agreement could be reached.
Here's what's behind Trump's latest tariff threats targeting EU, iPhones

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

President Donald Trump launched a pair of fresh tariff threats via social media Friday, signaling a new 50% trade levy on import goods from the European Union could be assessed in a matter of days and a tariff of "at least 25%" on Apple iPhones manufactured outside the U.S. may also be in the works.
Here's what you can expect to pay for gas on Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | deseret.com | Art Raymond

Average gas prices across the U.S. are expected to fall to a 4-year low ahead of Memorial Day. GasBuddy says lower prices could hang around through the summer. Some 40 million U.S. travelers are expected to hit the roads this weekend. A record number of Memorial Day celebrants are projected to head for their holiday destinations by car this weekend and getting there will be a little bit cheaper with prices at the pump set to be well below last year's rate.
Here’s what you can expect to pay for gas on Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Art Raymond

A record number of Memorial Day celebrants are projected to head for their holiday destinations by car this weekend and getting there will be a little bit cheaper with prices at the pump set to be well below last year’s rate. In fact, according to price-tracking website GasBuddy, the cost of filling up the tank ahead of the three-day weekend will be the lowest since 2021 and, after adjusting for inflation, the least expensive in over 20 years.