Iran regime's resilience poses a challenge and Trump's tariff war enters new phase: Morning Rundown
By Marissa Martinez
Published on March 12, 2026.
Iran's regime has shown it can still threaten the global economy, despite a barrage of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. The Iranian government's resilience is posing a challenge as the Trump administration struggles to resolve the conflict. The White House has until the end of the month before rising gas prices become an "unsustainable" political five-alarm fire, an official said. Meanwhile, hundreds of Oklahomans are accusing State Farm of a secret scheme to cheat homeowners. The Trump administration is set to launch investigations into over a dozen trade partners, likely resulting in fresh tariffs. The current 10% tariff on all trading partners will remain in place for 150 days, and U.T. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the investigations should be concluded by the time that period expires.
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