Getting some breaking news on Russia as we mentioned a few moments ago. Let's get to Aean Jabvers. Hey Aman. >> Hey Carl.That's right. A senior White House official telling NBC News now that a summit meeting between President Putin and President Trump has now been tentatively scheduled for the end of next week. No word here on a location for that summit meeting.A couple of countries are in discussions according to the official. UAE, Hungary, Switzerland, and Rome are all possible locations for that meeting. ...

Trade Policy & Tariffs - The US President is increasing tariffs on imports from India to 50% due to India's purchase of Russian oil [1] - New tariffs are set to take effect on India in 3 weeks, while tariffs of at least 10% are set to become reality on imports from nearly 70 different countries [2] - These tariffs mark the highest rates the US has seen in almost 100 years [2] - The President is using secondary tariffs to pressure Russia amid ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine, targeting countries that do business with Russia [4] Economic Impact & Consumer Effects - The President suggested a potential "dividend" to Americans from tariff revenue, but this may be offset by rising prices due to the same tariffs [6][7] - The Treasury Department reported $30 billion in tariff revenue as of last month, but the source of this money is debated, as American companies pay the increased costs [8] - Consumers are likely to feel the impact of the tariffs, but the timing is uncertain; it takes months to experience the effects [11][13] - Tariffs on countries like Vietnam (20% tariff) will impact the cost of footwear and clothing, while tariffs on Brazil (50% tariff) could make coffee beans more expensive [13]

Trump hits India with extra 25% tariff for buying Russian oil https://t.co/HKmVS5C8zA ...

Economic Data & BLS Concerns - The report highlights concerns about the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) household survey, noting a drop in response rates from approximately 90% to as low as 60% over the past 10-12 years [2][3] - The report mentions a significant revision in employment numbers, with a reduction of 258,000 jobs over two months, described as the biggest revision since 1968 [4] - There is an allegation that employment numbers released before an election were "rigged" to favor a particular candidate, followed by a substantial downward revision of almost 900,000 jobs after the election [6][7][9] Trade & Tariffs - The report discusses tariffs imposed on various countries, including Japan ($550 billion signing bonus), the European Union ($650 billion), and others, with the revenue intended for investment [32][34][38] - The EU is expected to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy and open up their markets [34] - Tariffs on the EU were reduced from 30% to 15% in exchange for a $600 billion payment [41] - Tariffs on pharmaceuticals from Switzerland are planned, starting small but potentially increasing to 150% and then 250% to encourage domestic production [45][47] - India's high tariffs are a sticking point in trade relations, with potential increases due to India's purchase of Russian oil [52][53][54] Monetary Policy & Federal Reserve - The ten-year Treasury note is at 422 basis points (422%), and the two-year Treasury note is at 370 basis points (370%) [1] - Criticism of the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, for being "too late" in lowering interest rates [18] - Discussion of potential replacements for Jerome Powell, with Kevin Warsh mentioned as a prospective candidate [19][20] Immigration & Labor Force - A decrease of 17 million (1.7%) in foreign-born workers was observed from March to July [84] - Concerns are raised about the impact of immigration policy on the workforce, given that immigrants have accounted for over half of US workforce growth in the last three years [84][85] - The report mentions efforts to remove criminals from the country, including those who entered under the previous administration [86][87][91] Political Commentary & Election Integrity - Claims of a "rigged" election, with assertions that numbers were manipulated to influence the outcome [5][7][9][75] - Allegations that banks discriminated against conservatives and Trump supporters by closing accounts and denying services [64][66][69][71] - Discussion of gerrymandering and its impact on congressional representation, particularly in states like Massachusetts, Illinois, and California [78][79][80]

President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on Indian goods “over the next 24 hours” in response to New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil https://t.co/lUJFGMw8yQ ...

[CC may contain inaccuracies] India's poor, Chinese and Russian oil is fast emerging as a potential flashpoint with the US and the European Union. But despite threats from the US Open, India's Prime Minister Narendra modi, is refusing to budge. Over the weekend, at least four tankers offloaded 3 million tonnes of Russian crude to Indian refiners.More is on the way. Importantly, there are no directions from New Delhi to refiners to stop. On the contrary, India described its ties with Russia as steady and tim ...