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"Trump's retreat. the budget, and a mouse brain." Views expressed in this World and U.S. News update are those of "The New York Times." Content and Source:  https://www.nytimes.com. Please check link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).   View in browser | nytimes.com April 10, 2025 By  German Lopez Good morning. We’re covering Trump’s pause on tariffs. We’re also covering the budget, a mouse brain and Poppy McIlroy. Eric Lee/The New York Times Trump’s retreat When it comes to tariffs, President Trump is a creature of habit. He first rolls out new levies with bluster.  He claims they will solve a major problem: They’ll help stop fentanyl trafficking across the Mexican and Canadian borders. They’ll bring back manufacturing. They’ll rebalance trade. They’ll collect trillions in revenue. Soon, the markets panic.  Investors worry about the higher prices and lower economic ...