An active-duty Navy captain was placed in leadership ahead of the publisher's resignation, sparking fears that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth might gain control of the newspaper prized for its independence.
For some sectors, like cars, tariffs may be helping, economists said. But job growth is sluggish, and other sectors are suffering from the president's signature policy.
Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest point since 2007, creating another headwind for the economy and lifting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
The steep levies, announced last month, were set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Trump said the pause would last three days, subject to the finalization of the agreement.
A new survey adds to the evidence that Americans are skeptical that artificial intelligence will have positive effects on daily life or the job market.