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Jul 03 2025BUSINESS

A Guitar Pedal Maker's Clever Way to Beat Tariff Trouble

In the world of small businesses, finding creative solutions to big problems is key. One such business, Keeley Electronics, has been hit hard by U. S. tariffs on imports from China. The company, which makes guitar pedals, relies on a specific component called a potentiometer, which can only be sourc

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Jul 01 2025BUSINESS

Car Sales Slow Down: What's Happening and Why?

The US car market is facing tough times. After a quick rise in sales earlier this year, things have slowed down. People are buying fewer cars, and prices are going up. This is happening because of new taxes on imported cars, higher prices, and worries about the economy. Experts say that car sales m

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Jul 01 2025FINANCE

Market Wobbles: Asia's Stocks Take a Mixed Turn

Investors in Asia had a tough time on Tuesday. They were trying to make sense of the big wins on Wall Street and the possible effects of U. S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans. The 90-day break on tariffs is about to end, and no one knows what will happen next. U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott B

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Jul 01 2025BUSINESS

Bringing Jobs Home: GE Appliances' Big Move

GE Appliances is making a big change. They are moving jobs from China to the U. S. This is a huge deal. It means 800 new jobs for Americans. The company is investing a lot of money, $490 million, to build a new plant in Kentucky. Why is GE doing this? Trade policies and tariffs are big reasons. Tar

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Jun 29 2025BUSINESS

Wedding Dresses Get Pricier: Brides Feel the Pinch

Brides-to-be are facing a tough choice these days. The cost of wedding dresses is going up. Why? Because of tariffs on dresses made in China. Most wedding dresses sold in the U. S. come from China. So, when the U. S. government put a big tax on these dresses, the price went up. This is causing a lo

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Jun 28 2025BUSINESS

Trade Talks: Time is Running Out

The clock is ticking on trade negotiations, and the US economy might feel the heat soon. With just over a week left before the 90-day pause on "Liberation Day" tariffs ends, the White House is scrambling to finalize deals. But with only two agreements signed and many more to go, the July 9 deadline

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Jun 28 2025BUSINESS

Canadian Businesses Navigate Shifting Trade Waters

Canadian businesses are struggling with the constant changes in U. S. tariffs, which have made planning for the future nearly impossible. Wes Love, who runs Taurus Craco in the Toronto area, knows this all too well. His company imports machinery and sends it to the U. S. , but Trump's tariffs have c

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Texas Wins Big: Supreme Court Backs Age Check Law for Porn Sites

The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. It said that Texas can make websites with adult content check if users are 18 or older. This is to keep kids from seeing stuff they shouldn't. It's the first time the court has okayed something like this. Some people are not happy. They say the law is

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Nike's Big Move: How Tariffs Are Shaking Up the Game

Nike is feeling the heat from U. S. trade policies. The sportswear giant warns that tariffs could add a cool $1 billion to its costs this year. To soften the blow, Nike plans to cut back on making its products in China. This shift is a big deal because China currently makes about 16% of Nike's shoes

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Nike's Bumpy Road to Recovery

Nike's shares got a big boost recently, jumping over 10% after hours. This happened even though the company reported some of its worst results in years. Investors seem hopeful that Nike's new plans might finally start working. The company's CEO, Elliott Hill, came back from retirement to lead Nike.

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