Trump Administration news and trends

Timeline: Administration Efforts to Dismantle the CFPB
CFPB // May 27, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has faced an unprecedented period of upheaval since the transition from the Biden to the Trump administration in January 2025, culminating with Friday’s move to rescind Rule 1033. Below is a detailed timeline highlighting the key events, regulatory rollbacks,...

Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs
Retail // May 19, 2025

One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Amazon: No Plans to List Trade War-Related Surcharges
Amazon // April 29, 2025

Amazon says it has no plans to display import-related charges on its website following White House protests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

IPO Activity Halts Amid Tariff-Driven Market Chaos
Markets // April 22, 2025

Companies have reportedly put their initial public offering (IPO) plans on hold amid the market chaos caused by the announcements of new U.S. tariffs that began April 2. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite

April 11, 2025
When Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., abruptly withdrew its first-quarter operating income guidance last week, the message was unmistakable: the tariff storm is shaking the foundations of retail planning. The announcement, citing the need to maintain pricing flexibility amid newly implemented tariffs, is emblematic of the intense pressure facing multinational retailers in a […]

Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?

April 10, 2025
Hate to say you read it here first, but here’s a prescient quote left on the cutting room floor from PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster’s interview with QED Investors partner Amias...

Banks and FinTechs Navigate Market Mayhem Amid Escalating Tariff Fears

April 08, 2025
As the economy continues to reel from President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, speculation about their impact on the banking and FinTech sectors has reached a fever pitch. The once-promising but...

Exclusive: Lights Flash Red for 1 in 5 US Small Businesses as Tariff Economy Sets...

April 08, 2025
When the economic winds start to howl, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) turn up their collars. As the Trump administration’s global tariffs send shock waves through stock markets and prompt...

Quick Reads
Tron Prepares to Go Public After US Halts Investigation Into Founder

June 16, 2025
Cryptocurrency platform Tron is reportedly preparing to go public in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs

May 19, 2025
One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Amazon: No Plans to List Trade War-Related Surcharges

April 29, 2025
Amazon says it has no plans to display import-related charges on its website following White House protests. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

IPO Activity Halts Amid Tariff-Driven Market Chaos

April 22, 2025
Companies have reportedly put their initial public offering (IPO) plans on hold amid the market chaos caused by the announcements of new U.S. tariffs that began April 2. Get the...