Sean Higgins

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Jon Stewart: McConnell has ‘never’ dealt with 9/11 responders compassionately

Sean Higgins · June 16, 2019 3:13 pm

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer arrives before President Donald Trump speaks and meets with Japanese business leaders, Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Tokyo.

With US-China talks stalled, critics fear tariffs will stay for the long term

Sean Higgins · June 14, 2019 4:05 am

President Trump, right, walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the people in Beijing, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.

Trump accuses China of backing away from trade deal

Sean Higgins · June 12, 2019 5:54 pm

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2017 file photo shows the U.S. border crossing post at the Canadian border between Vermont and Quebec, Canada, at Beecher Falls, Vt. For the first time in decades, one of the world's most durable and amicable alliances faces serious strain as Canadians _ widely seen as some of the nicest, politest people on Earth _ absorb Donald Trump's insults against their prime minister and attacks on their countryâs trade policies.

Canada-style refugee deal still on the table in Trump talks with Mexico

Sean Higgins · June 11, 2019 4:00 am

President Donald Trump claps after greeting supporters waiting at the White House with first lady Melania Trump as they returned to the White House, Friday June 7, 2019, in Washington.

Trump slams the Chamber of Commerce over tariffs disagreement

Sean Higgins · June 10, 2019 2:44 pm

In this Oct. 21, 2011, file photo, a truck crosses the border between Mexico and the United States in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. President Donald Trump says he has "indefinitely suspended" tariffs he has threatened to impose Monday on Mexican imports. Trump says on Twitter that the U.S. and Mexico "reached a signed agreement" Friday, June 7, 2019 night. The president says Mexico "has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border."

US business groups relieved Mexican tariffs averted

Sean Higgins · June 8, 2019 8:12 pm

Trump says ‘good chance’ of deal with Mexico

Sean Higgins · June 7, 2019 6:49 pm

The Emirates Hana container ship sails near the Yangshan Deepwater Port, operated by Shanghai International Port Group Co. (SIPG), in this aerial photograph taken in Shanghai, China, on Friday, May 10, 2019.

White House delays tariff hike on numerous Chinese products

Sean Higgins · June 7, 2019 4:27 pm

Trade negotiators cope with Trump’s surprise comments

Sean Higgins · June 7, 2019 3:00 am

The original pulp fiction

Sean Higgins · June 7, 2019 3:00 am

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Elkhart, Ind.

Warren recognizes 2020 campaign staff union

Sean Higgins · June 6, 2019 6:30 pm

Rep. Richard Neal and President Trump are seen.

Democrat to force vote on Mexico tariffs if Trump follows through on threat

Sean Higgins · June 6, 2019 5:19 pm