The U. S. has made defending Taiwan a big part of its Pacific plans. But its trade tactics might make things worse. The U. S. has been talking about a strong Pacific strategy. The defense of Taiwan is a key part of this plan. This isn't new. It's been U. S. policy since 1949. But things have changed. China has been building up its military. Its Navy has grown from 14...

The sudden spike in tariffs on Chinese goods has left many US businesses in a tough spot. For years, companies like Learning Resources have relied on China for manufacturing. Rick Woldenberg, the CEO, had planned for a 40% tariff increase, thinking it was the worst that could happen. But then, the US government raised the tariffs to 54%, and later to 145%. This massi...

Ralph Lauren's stock is getting a boost from Goldman Sachs. They've upgraded it from neutral to buy. This means they think it's a good time to invest. The bank's analyst, Brooke Roach, thinks the company is ready for any short-term problems from tariffs. She also thinks the stock has dropped too much and is now a good deal. This drop happened because of worries about...

California's almond farmers are facing a tough situation. They are used to dealing with unpredictable weather and water supplies. Yet, they now face another challenge: trade battles. The U. S. government has imposed tariffs on various countries. This could affect where almonds are sold and impact the state's economy. The state produces most of the world's al...