TRADE TARIFFS

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Trump and Canada's Metal Tariff Tussle

Canada and the United States have been in a heated exchange over metal tariffs. This is not the first time the two countries have had a disagreement over trade. The latest round of tensions started when Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum. This was a big deal because it was

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Mar 12 2025BUSINESS

Almond Farmers Face a Double Whammy

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 th

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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Tumbles: Will They Shake Up the Economy?

The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for the economy. Tariffs with Canada and Mexico have been all over the place. There have been cuts to the federal workforce and fears of a government shutdown. And let's not forget the stock market's wild ride. The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a

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Mar 06 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs and Avocados: A Recipe for Change

Avocados have become a hot topic. Why? Because the U. S. relies heavily on imports, mostly from Mexico. This makes them vulnerable to tariffs. These tariffs are a new challenge for the food supply chain. The U. S. has recently imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. This includes av

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Mar 06 2025BUSINESS

Canada's Liquor Move: A Big Hit for Jack Daniel’s

Imagine this: you're a big company, and suddenly, one of your markets decides to pull your products off the shelves. That's exactly what happened to the maker of Jack Daniel's. The CEO, Lawson Whiting, didn't mince words when he called it "worse than a tariff. " Why? Because tariffs just add extra c

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Speech: What to Expect

Trump is set to give his first speech to Congress in his new term. This is a big deal because it's his chance to share his plans and get Congress on board. He's got a lot to talk about, from his promises to lower prices to his recent moves on Ukraine and trade. Trump's speech will be a mix of his u

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Tariffs and Tensions: The U. S. and China's Trade Showdown

The U. S. and China are locked in a high-stakes game of trade and tariffs. It all started when the U. S. President announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The goal? To pressure these countries into doing more to stop the flow of drugs and migrants into the U. S. Canada and Me

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Feb 19 2025BUSINESS

New Trade War Brewing: Trump's Plan to Slap Tariffs on Cars, Chips, and Drugs

Trump is planning to slap a 25% tariff on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals as early as April 2. This move comes after he already imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He hinted that these new tariffs could go even higher over the next

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade War: A New Twist

Trump has a new plan to shake up global trade. He wants to hit back at countries that charge high tariffs on American goods. This means countries like Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, and the EU could face extra taxes on their exports to the US. Trump's idea is to make tariffs fair by matching what oth

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Tweaks: A New Chapter for Steel and Aluminum

President Donald J. Trump made a bold move to bolster America’s steel and aluminum industries. He signed new proclamations to tighten up existing loopholes and exemptions. This means that foreign steel and aluminum imports will now face a solid 25% tariff, which is a double jump for aluminum because

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