Howard Lutnick

Also known as: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick · Secretary Lutnick · Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick · Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

2026-05-302026-08-23

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May 2026
30 MayJoy Online
… The congressional committee has previously interviewed former President Bill Clinton and former First Lady Hillary Clinton, the current Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and the convicted Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. …
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe

World & Region

Canada suspends trade talks with US, retaliates on tariffs

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended negotiations with President Donald Trump and chosen retaliation over accepting a deal, saying the US "asked too much" and "offered too little". Carney's move makes him one of the first world leaders to walk away from the White House negotiating table, and the outcome will test Canadian appetite for economic pain as Ottawa seeks better US concessions.

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Yesterday

Canada suspends trade talks with US, retaliates on tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended negotiations with President Donald Trump and chosen retaliation over accepting a deal, saying the US "asked too much" and "offered too little". Carney's move makes him one of the first world leaders to walk away from the White House negotiating table, and the outcome will test Canadian appetite for economic pain as Ottawa seeks better US concessions.
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Carney breaks trade talks with Trump, escalates Canada-US tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations with President Donald Trump and announced retaliatory measures rather than accept a tentative deal, entering uncharted territory in the longstanding US-Canada trade relationship. Both sides blame last-minute changes for the breakdown, and Carney now faces a political test convincing Canadians that economic pain from ensuing duties and counter-tariffs is worth standing firm for better terms.
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Friday 7 August

Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports from China
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon, a key material for semiconductors and solar panels, along with minimum import prices, taking effect in December. The move aims to protect US manufacturers from Chinese competition; China's embassy called it protectionist and said Beijing will respond.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

Trump criticizes media at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump took swipes at journalists at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, accusing many of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and criticizing "fake news," while the event celebrated press freedom following a shooting that had cancelled the previous dinner three months earlier.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Key exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared, and the duties take effect in 30 days.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods in trade dispute
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, citing unequal treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days, though energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

TSMC pledges $100bn more for Arizona chip expansion
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest another $100bn in Arizona to expand US production, raising its total US commitment to $265bn and creating tens of thousands of American jobs, according to the Commerce Department. The company also reported a 77% jump in second-quarter net profits to $22bn.
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Wednesday 1 July

US lifts export ban on Anthropic's advanced AI models
The US Department of Commerce has lifted restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI tools, which were suspended in June over national security concerns. Anthropic agreed to detect security risks, collaborate on future model releases, and alert the government of malicious activity.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

Anthropic meets White House over AI tool suspension concerns
Anthropic executives are scheduled to meet with US Department of Commerce officials on Monday following the company's decision to block public access to its latest AI tool, Fable 5, after the US government prohibited foreign national access to the technology citing national security concerns.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Bill Gates tells Congress Epstein sought personal tie he never reciprocated
Bill Gates testified to a House Oversight Committee that he never had a personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, cut ties when Epstein could not deliver on fundraising, and said Epstein had used knowledge of his marital infidelities to pressure him. Gates stated he never visited Epstein's island, ranch, or Florida home, never witnessed Epstein engaged in criminal conduct, and never victimized anyone.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

Former US attorney general defends Epstein files release in Congress
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending her handling of the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating the Department of Justice produced nearly 3 million pages of material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Bondi, who was removed from her post in April, acknowledged the process was complicated but said the Department produced everything required by law, though the release has faced criticism over withheld documents and identifiable victims.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →