The World Is Wooing U.S. Researchers Shunned by Trump

A small group of Republicans is threatening to torpedo President Trump’s agenda over the state and local tax deduction, long a headache for both parties.

The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.

The president said reducing tariffs to 80 percent from the current 145 percent “sounds right,” as U.S. and Chinese negotiators prepare to meet in Switzerland.