WASHINGTON—Administration officials are putting together a plan for a multipart economic and jobs package that could cost as much as $3 trillion as a way to enact key elements of President Biden’s campaign agenda, according to people involved in the discussions. The first proposal would...
Politics/International Relations
Turkish Lira Plunges After Erdogan Fires Central Bank Chief
Turkey’s currency tumbled 9% on Monday, putting it on course for its biggest single-day selloff since 2018, following the abrupt ouster of the central bank governor last week. The lira fell to as low as 8.280 a dollar from 7.219, before regaining some ground to...
Opinion | China’s Warning to Biden
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to the media following talks between the U.S. and China in Anchorage, Alaska, March 19. Photo: pool/Reuters That was some tongue lashing a senior Chinese official delivered last week in Anchorage to top Biden Administration officials in their first...