Last-minute phone calls pull the North American neighbours back from the brink of a trade war, but the US is still targeting Chinese imports.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced he's launching his state's own Division of Government Efficiency, a reference to the Musk-backed Department of Government Efficiency that has stoked controversy in Washington as it has clashed with executive agencies.

On Long Island, most store owners and manufacturers interviewed by Newsday, said tariffs on imported goods would likely lead to prices hikes, and higher construction costs.