Two House panels have issued subpoenas requesting documents related to Mr. Trump’s businesses and more from Deutsche Bank and Capital One. Source: NYT > Business – Randy Pennell
Farmers’ Frustration With Trump Grows as U.S. Escalates China Fight
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a somewhat unlikely lieutenant in the president’s trade war, is tasked with fending off a revolt from the heart of the president’s base. Source: NYT > Business – Alan Rappeport
Court Hints at a Range of Paths in Fight Over Trump Records
Two congressional committees have asked Deutsche Bank and Capital One for Trump family financial records. A judge said the fight does not have to be all or nothing. Source: NYT > Business – Emily Flitter
DealBook Briefing: Trump Admitted to Exploring Tax Cuts. Here’s Why.
He says that the U.S. economy remains “incredible,” but surely sees warning signs in many of his favored economic indicators. Source: NYT > Business –
Trump Says He Has Authority to Reduce Capital Gains Taxes
The president said he thought he could bypass Congress to index capital gains to inflation. Source: NYT > Business – Alan Rappeport
Trump Administration Considers Moves to Bolster Economy
The White House continues to insist the economy is strong but advisers are looking at a potential payroll tax reduction if things worsen. Source: NYT > Business – Maggie Haberman, Jim Tankersley and Annie Karni