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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Kentucky Bourbon Barrels Overflowing: Jim Beam Takes a Break

Jim Beam, a big name in Kentucky bourbon, is taking a pause. Starting January 1, they will stop making bourbon at their main distillery. This isn't because they're in trouble. It's because they have too much bourbon aging in barrels. Kentucky has a record number of barrels, over 16 million, sitting

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

Global Leaders to Meet Amidst Tensions and Trade Battles

The upcoming G7 summit in the Canadian Rockies is set to be a tense affair. The world's top economic leaders will gather, but the atmosphere will be far from friendly. A major conflict in the Middle East and ongoing trade disputes are casting long shadows over the event. The recent escalati

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May 30 2025BUSINESS

Business Owner's Blunt Take on Trade Wars and Wedding Dresses

A bridal shop owner in Virginia is navigating the challenges of trade wars. Christine Greenberg runs Urban Set Bride in Richmond. She has a clear perspective on the impact of tariffs on her business. Greenberg is frank about the difficulties she faces. She wants to support domestic manufacturing. Ho

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May 08 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Big Trade News: What's Really Going On?

The world is buzzing with anticipation as a major trade announcement is on the horizon. The buzz is all about a significant trade agreement that's supposed to be unveiled. This news comes after a period of intense trade tensions and high tariffs that have been causing headaches for both the US and g

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Apr 12 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Politics: How Trade Fights Affect Your Shopping Cart

The trade conflict between the United States and China has created a confusing web of taxes on goods. These taxes, known as tariffs, can make products much more expensive. The rules keep changing, so it's hard to predict how much something will cost. Some items might face high tariffs, while others

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Wars and the Treasury Secretary's Tough Night

The U. S. economy was in a tough spot. President Trump had thrown a wrench into global trade. He slapped huge tariffs on both friends and foes. This made for an unusual gathering of former Treasury secretaries. They usually welcome the new secretary with smiles and light chat. But this time, th

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Apr 07 2025FINANCE

Trading Turmoil: How Tariffs Shake Up the Stock Market

The stock market had a wild ride recently. It was a rollercoaster of ups and downs. It all started with worries about tariffs. These are extra fees on goods coming into a country. The US president had announced these tariffs. People were concerned about how these tariffs might affect the global

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Apr 02 2025FINANCE

Tariffs and Turmoil: The Unpredictable Trade Battles

The global economy is currently in a state of upheaval, largely due to the trade disputes initiated by the US. The president has been using tariffs, which are essentially taxes on imported goods, as a tool to address what he perceives as unfair trading practices by other countries. The primary goal

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Trade Turmoil: What's Next for America's Trade Wars?

The world is watching as the United States gears up for a significant shift in trade policy. The buzzword is "Liberation Day, " set for April 2, when the U. S. plans to unveil a new set of tariffs. These tariffs are designed to match the duties that other countries impose on U. S. products, a move a

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Trump's Economy Hits a Rough Patch

The economy is a hot topic right now, and it's causing some headaches for President Trump and his Republican allies. The stock market has been on a downward spiral, and many experts are worried about a potential recession. Trump's approach to the economy, which includes imposing tariffs and cutting

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