Stock sales by top officials clustered before Trump's major tariff announcements, according to a USA TODAY analysis of transaction forms.

April 9: Trump's higher "reciprocal tariffs" begin just after midnight. Hours later, the president says he is issuing a 90-day pause on those duties, except for China. Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods from 104% to 145%, the highest rate so far this year.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has announced that President Donald Trump plans to renegotiate the USMCA in 2026. This decision aligns with the agreement's scheduled review, aiming to enhance American economic interests and protect domestic jobs.

General Motors Co. said it suffered a $1.1 billion profit hit from Donald Trump’s tariffs and revealed no plan for a near-term fix to return to pre-tariff profit levels.

Scavino and two other top officials sold Trump Media stock with a combined value of up to $10 million before tariffs news