Live stream from the Business Roundtable’s event with President Trump’s abruptly cut

Business Roundtable opted to keep the Q&A private

The press was asked to leave during the Q&A portion of the event, which explains why the stream was abruptly cut. While many outside of business executives are seeking clarity on the economy from the president, they won’t have access to that today.

Watch President Trump speak live to business leaders: Tuesday, March 11, 2025

- Live stream of President Trump speaking at an event hosted by the Business Roundtable has ended abruptly. 

- The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P500, and the NASDAQ Composite all closed further in the red on Tuesday, as concerns grow that the US economy might be heading for a recession. 

- Tariffs on Chinese imports remain in effect, as well as some tariffs on trade with Canada and Mexico not covered by the USMCA (the trade agreement that governs exchange between countries).

- Nevertheless, President Trump has said that tariffs on all trade with those countries, and many others will go into effect on April 2. The president is calling for reciprocal tariffs to be imposed, in the name of "fairness." Investors are concerned that the duties, and any retalitory actions taken by other governments could hamper economic growth and push the country's economy into a recession. 

Watch President Trump speak on Tuesday: 

What happened at the Business Roundtable event with Donald Trump?

On Tuesday evening, the Business Roundtable hosted an event with President Donald Trump, which was expected to be streamed for remote viewers. However, about ten minutes into the event, the cameraman packed up his gear and left.

While some have speculated that the media was kicked out, these reports remain unverified.

In his opening remarks, Trump kept his comments vague but claimed that tariffs were already having a significant impact on the economy. The president opened his comments saying that he had many friends in the room, but that there were also people he "didn't like so much." He notably avoided discussing the stock market, which continued to decline on Tuesday.

Trump spoke about the importance of DOGE in cutting wasteful spending, and classed his actions as necessary becasue of the government bloat.

Fans and critics of President Trump alike expressed frustration after the live stream of the Business Roundtable event was cut off following the president’s opening remarks.

It remains unclear whether or not the media was kicked out, or if just the camera man that was providing the broadcast made the choice to leave. 

Regardless, many are demanding awnsers about what exactly happend. 

Reporter Aaron Rupar provides an explanation on the abrupt end of Trump's remarks

Journalist Aaron Rupar posted on X that the event with President Trump hosted by the Business Roundtable which broadcasting for was cut on all streams that it was the camera person who decided to go. The stream ends with the camera equipment being put away, but remains unclear if the videographer was asked to leave. 

 The streams have abrubtely come to an end. It appeared that those filimg may have been asked to leave. 

President Trump purchases a Tesla

Trump told attendees at today's Business Roundtable that he purchased a Tesla during an event with Elon Musk at the White House.

Yesterday, Tesla’s stock closed 15% lower, and while it saw some gains today, the price remains down nearly 30% over the past month.

Trump has begun speaking at the Business Roundtable in Washington DC. 

All major indicies are down as markets close

After Wall Street’s worst trading day of the year on Monday, stocks continued to decline on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ Composite, and S&P 500 all fell further into the red as concerns mounted over the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs.

Many corporate leaders worry that escalating tariffs could erode profits and push the economy toward a recession. With businesses adjusting their forecasts to account for potential trade disruptions, investor sentiment remains fragile.

For the public—half of whom do not have direct investments in the stock market—a recession could be far more personal. Job losses may follow, and with consumer prices expected to rise if the White House moves forward with large-scale tariffs, households could see their financial well-being take a serious hit.

White House double downs on claims that Canadians would be better served if they joined the US

In recent weeks, Canadian officials have made it clear that they take President Trump’s suggestion seriously when he says the U.S.’s northern neighbor should become the 51st state. The remark has sparked a surge of Canadian nationalism, further intensified by the prospect of a looming trade war between the two longtime allies.

The idea of Canada joining the U.S. was reinforced by the White House press secretary earlier today, adding to the growing tensions between the two nations.

"The president has made it clear he believes Canadians would be better served economically, militarily, if they were to become the 51st state of the United States of America."

When will Trump speak on Tuesday, March 11? Where to stream & time

At 5:00 PM ET, President Trump will address the Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C. His remarks to private sector leaders will be broadcast live and can be streamed at the link above.

The president is expected to offer clarity on his economic agenda amid rising investor anxiety on Wall Street, where markets have fallen sharply as growth projections shrink. Businesses are increasingly factoring in the impact of tariffs, adding to uncertainty about the economic outlook. Watch Trump's speech. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will suspend surcharge on electricty imposed earlier this week

After speaking with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutick, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has agreed to lift the 25% export surcharge he had imposed on electricity sent to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota.

In a post on X, Ford described his conversation with Lutick as "productive" and reaffirmed his commitment to working with U.S. counterparts to protect both Canadian and American economic interests.

Notably, Ford appears to have secured a key meeting through the surcharge move. He announced that he will meet with Secretary Lutick on Thursday "to discuss a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline." Those in the three states targeted by the fee imposed by the Ontario leader can breath a sign of relief (for now) as it would have dramatically increased their monthly energy bill. 

Federal Reserve and Interest Rates

This is how Trump’s tariffs will affect interest rates according to the Fed

Although President Donald Trump has rolled back many of the tariffs initially imposed on Canada and Mexico, some remain in effect—creating an added layer of uncertainty as the Federal Reserve weighs its next interest rate decision. Read more on what this week's economic news mean for the Fed's decision to lower interest rates. 

Mark Carney, Canada's next Prime Minister, hits back at President Trump's threats

Mark Carney, the former head of Canada’s central bank, is set to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country’s next prime minister. Early signs suggest he won’t be taking a markedly different approach from his predecessor, as he condemned Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods, calling them “an attack.”

The economist-turned-political leader has made it clear he won’t ease economic pressure as long as tensions with the White House remain high. “My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade,” Carney said in a post on X earlier this afternoon.

Elon Musk and Tesla

Is Elon Musk’s empire collapsing? Tesla suffers another blow to the stock market

The significant role billionaire Elon Musk has played in the early weeks of the Trump administration cannot be understated. President Trump has publicly praised Musk on multiple occasions, even as, according to The New York Times, other key members of his team grow increasingly frustrated with the billionaire and his associates. 

Though Musk has been able to protect his business interests by inserting himself into the president's inner circle, Tesla's stock value was unable to avoid a substantive decrease in value during the race by investors to shed stocks on Monday. At close, the EV companies stock had fallen by 15 percent. Read more. 

Hello and welcome to our live blog covering President Donald Trump’s speech at the Business Roundtable this afternoon.

The president is set to address top business leaders at a pivotal moment for the economy, as Wall Street reels from its worst trading day of the year on Monday. Markets plunged amid growing uncertainty over tariffs and inflation, with investors increasingly wary of the administration’s economic policies.

Over the weekend, Trump declined to rule out the possibility of a recession triggered by his own policies, a remark that has rattled both financial markets and American households. His comments have fueled speculation about the long-term impact of escalating trade tensions and economic volatility.

Adding to the stakes, tomorrow’s release of the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics will offer fresh insight into how tariffs are affecting inflation. Analysts expect the data to reveal that price pressures are intensifying, potentially influencing future Federal Reserve decisions. Fed officials are set to meet next week. 

Stay with us for live updates, key takeaways, analysis, and response, as Trump takes the stage.