Victor Reklaitis

Washington, D.C.

Washington Correspondent at MarketWatch

Washington correspondent for @MarketWatch

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Trump ties his souring relationship with Elon Musk to EVs. Here are the facts.

2 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchTesla shares fell sharply Thursday as company’s CEO and President Trump continue to clashPublished: June 5, 2025 at 1:28 p.m. ETTech billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are increasingly at odds. Photo: Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump and billionaire Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Elon Musk continued to clash Thursday, with Trump linking their fraying relationship to his administration’s efforts to reduce support for electric vehicles.
Trump, Xi agree to more trade talks in call. Here’s what to watch for next.

2 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchU.S. president signals progress on the issue of rare earths but doesn’t give details yetPublished: June 5, 2025 at 12:47 p.m. ETPresident Donald Trump said he had a “very good phone call” with Xi Jinping, president of China.
Here’s where all of Trump’s tariffs stand as his 50% tax on steel and aluminum imports goes into effect

3 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchThe average U.S. tariff rate is now around 15% — the highest level since 1938, according to one estimatePublished: June 4, 2025 at 12:58 p.m. ETU.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are now in effect. This photo shows workers at a steel company in Marlborough, Mass., earlier this year.
特朗普签署钢铝关税行政令，经济学家为何感到沮丧？

3 days ago | cn.wsj.com | Victor Reklaitis

白宫周二表示，总统特朗普(Donald Trump)坚持上周五提出的计划，将进口钢铁和铝的关税从25%提高一倍至50%。根据白宫在社交媒体上发布的一则帖子，特朗普已签署一项行政令，提高这些关税，将于周三美东时间凌晨00点01分生效。Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Trump signs order imposing 50% tariffs for steel, aluminum. Why economists are dismayed.

3 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

New level is taking effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on WednesdayPublished: June 3, 2025 at 4:43 p.m. ETPresident Donald Trump looks set to lift the U.S. tariff on steel and aluminum imports to 50% from 25%. The beer industry, one of the largest consumers of aluminum, has expressed concerns about such levies. Photo: Getty ImagesThe White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has stuck to his plan from Friday to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%.
Here’s when following a congressional stock trade can give you an edge

4 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchA new research report on the predictive power of stock trading by U.S. lawmakers comes as some critics of such buying and selling have fresh hopes of getting a banPublished: June 3, 2025 at 2:55 p.m. ETWhat’s the deal with stock trading by members of Congress?
Years-long push on swipe fees for credit cards gets a fresh shot. Here’s what you need to know.

5 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchThe Credit Card Competition Act has failed to get enacted for years, but it might hitch a ride on a crypto billPublished: June 2, 2025 at 3:31 p.m. ETCritics of Visa and Mastercard say the two companies constitute a duopoly, and these critics support the Credit Card Competition Act.
As Congress returns, here’s where the Senate could make changes to the GOP’s megabill

6 days ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchThe Trump team and House leaders are pushing the Senate to aim for speed rather than lots of revisions to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Published: June 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ETIt’s now the Senate’s turn to work in earnest on President Donald Trump’s megabill. Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune is shown here with No. 4 Senate Republican Shelley Moore Capito, No. 2 Senate Republican John Barrasso and other onlookers.
These 3 corporate tax breaks in the Republican megabill look key for investors

1 week ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchCorporate America’s long wait for this trio of tax breaks appears to be nearly over after setbacks last yearPublished: May 31, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ETA trio of corporate tax breaks, including one for research and development, may finally get revived. There have been unsuccessful bipartisan efforts in recent years to bring back the breaks while also enhancing a child tax credit.
Pharma, chips, other sectors look set to get hit with new tariffs soon, even as a court blocks other Trump levies

1 week ago | marketwatch.com | Victor Reklaitis

Washington WatchEffective U.S. tariff rate falls to an estimated 7% from about 18%, but it may be headed higher again. Here’s why. Published: May 29, 2025 at 12:13 p.m. ETIt’s not all clear for trade after Wednesday’s court ruling. The pace of sector-based tariffs, which weren’t affected, could accelerate.

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9 May 25

Trump floats 80% tariff on China. Here’s why that level could sink this weekend’s talks. https://t.co/VzDfMRxjWW

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Articles

Trump ties his souring relationship with Elon Musk to EVs. Here are the facts.

Trump, Xi agree to more trade talks in call. Here’s what to watch for next.

Here’s where all of Trump’s tariffs stand as his 50% tax on steel and aluminum imports goes into effect

特朗普签署钢铝关税行政令， 经济学家为何感到沮丧？

Trump signs order imposing 50% tariffs for steel, aluminum. Why economists are dismayed.

Here’s when following a congressional stock trade can give you an edge

Years-long push on swipe fees for credit cards gets a fresh shot. Here’s what you need to know.

As Congress returns, here’s where the Senate could make changes to the GOP’s megabill

These 3 corporate tax breaks in the Republican megabill look key for investors

Pharma, chips, other sectors look set to get hit with new tariffs soon, even as a court blocks other Trump levies

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特朗普签署钢铝关税行政令，经济学家为何感到沮丧？