TechnologyPolitics
US Drone Restrictions Leave Police Departments Scrambling
Federal tariffs and a pending FCC rule threaten the DJI drones most U.S. police departments rely on, forcing costly transitions or program cuts.
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PoliticsUnited States
GOP's Rogers Urges Trump to End Canada Tariff War
Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers calls on Trump to end the Canada tariff war in a new ad, drawing a flip-flop charge from Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
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EconomyTrade
China, US Detail Tariff Cuts in Trade Council Deal
China's Commerce Ministry unveiled details of a new China-US Trade Council and a reciprocal 30-billion-to-30-billion tariff reduction framework.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Unveils $15B Iowa Mega-Steel Plant
Trump announced a $15B Iowa steel plant by Mesabi Metallics, touted as the largest in US history, with 1,750 jobs but no production until 2030.
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International PoliticsEconomy
China, US Trade Talks in New York Set Up Xi-Trump Summit
China and the US held eight hours of trade talks in New York, with Washington proposing a new AI safety notification mechanism before the Trump-Xi summit.
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EconomyInternational
Copper Hits Record Highs Amid Trump Tariff Threat
Copper prices surged to record highs as Trump's tariff threat redistributes global stocks. Uneven supply and political indecision drive the market.
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EconomyTrade
U.S.-Canada Trade War Hits Auto-Parts Supply Chains
Escalating U.S.-Canada tariffs are disrupting deeply integrated auto-parts supply chains, raising costs and uncertainty for manufacturers on both sides.
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Trade & EconomyPolitics
Canada Imposes $20B Tariffs on US Goods in Trade War
Canada's $20B retaliatory tariffs on US goods take effect, escalating the trade war and testing whether a smaller ally can withstand Trump's pressure.
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EconomyPolitics
Tariffs Reshape Michigan Border Town Politics
In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Trump's Canada tariffs are straining local businesses and voter loyalties ahead of a pivotal Senate race.
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TradePolitics
Canada Retaliates with Tariffs as Trade War Escalates
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20B of US goods as the trade war with Washington escalates, threatening the world's largest trading relationship.
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TradePolitics
Canada Hits Back With 50% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on hundreds of U.S. products worth $27.6 billion, escalating the trade war with the United States.
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International TradePolitics
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse
U.S. 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods take effect after trade talks collapse. Canada vows 'dollar for dollar' retaliation beginning Sept. 8.
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International TradeEconomy
China, Switzerland Complete FTA Upgrade Negotiations
China and Switzerland conclude FTA upgrade talks, expanding duty-free access to 99.8% of Swiss exports amid global trade tensions.
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TradePolitics
US, Canada reach last-minute deal to delay 50% tariffs
Trump announces three-day pause on 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after last-minute deal, averting trade escalation between the two neighbors.
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PoliticsEconomy
US-Canada Race to Avert Trump's 50% Tariffs Before Deadline
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to prevent Trump's threatened 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods from taking effect Wednesday.
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International TradePolitics
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones
Trump signs proclamation imposing 10-100% tariffs on imported drones and components, citing national security and aiming to boost US drone manufacturing.
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InternationalPolitics
US Senators Demand Answers Over Trump Diamond Ring Gift
US senators accuse Antwerp diamond dealers of potential bribery after a gold ring gifted to Trump preceded a tariff exemption for European diamonds.
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TradeEconomy
Trump Tariffs Push Canadian Firms to Consider US Relocation
Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing some businesses to consider relocating to the US, reshaping North American manufacturing.
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International TradeEconomy
US Imposes Tariffs, Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports
Trump signs Section 232 proclamation imposing 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and derivatives, reshaping global solar supply chains.
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International TradeEconomy
US Imposes Tariffs, Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports
Trump signs order imposing 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon derivatives, targeting China's dominance in solar supply chain.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Admin Refunds $100B in Tariffs Struck Down by Court
The Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, with billions more pending review.
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PoliticsLegal
25 States Sue Trump Over New Tariffs in Legal Showdown
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs, calling them a pretext to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
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DiplomacyEconomy
China Raises Trade Concerns in US Call as Summit Nears
He Lifeng voiced 'serious concern' over US trade restrictions in a call with Bessent and Greer ahead of the September Xi-Trump summit.
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BusinessEconomy
Uncertain Trade Future Rattles Texas Businesses
Trump's USMCA non-renewal has thrown Texas businesses into uncertainty, with $350B in trade at risk and new tariffs compounding the pressure.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Touts Tariffs in Michigan; Costs Worry His Supporters
Trump rallied in Michigan to promote tariffs, as data shows 8,300 jobs lost and rising costs worry his own supporters ahead of the primary.
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International TradePolitics
China-Africa Trade Surges After Zero-Tariff Expansion
China's zero-tariff policy covering all 53 African nations boosts trade 23.5% in first two months, deepening economic cooperation across the continent.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump in Michigan: Defending Economic Policies Amid Tariffs
President Trump visits Michigan to promote his economic policies as new 50% Canadian tariffs threaten the state's auto industry and manufacturing sector.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Tariffs: 5 Implications for the US Economy
President Trump's permanent tariffs on 80+ countries add $1,100 in annual household costs. Here are five implications as court battles continue.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Tariffs: 5 Key Implications for the US Economy
Trump's new tariffs take effect, driving up household costs, complicating Fed policy, and straining global trade. Here are five key implications.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump Imposes New Tariffs Amid Iran War, Threatening Economy
Trump's new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 nations took effect July 24. The Iran war compounds pressures on an already resilient U.S. economy.
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International TradePolitics
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods in Trade War
President Trump signed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Act, escalating trade tensions and risking economic fallout.
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TradeEconomy
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods in Trade War
President Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under a 1930s trade law, targeting autos, alcohol and dairy. Canada calls it a USMCA violation.
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Trade and EconomyPolitics
Trump Administration Races to Rebuild US Tariff Wall
With a July 24 deadline looming after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, the Trump administration scrambles to find new legal pathways.
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EconomyTrade
Monopoly Maker's U.S. Experiment Exposes Tariff Reality
A Monopoly importer tried making games in the U.S. to avoid tariffs. The result: no dice makers, double costs, and a lesson in reshoring challenges.
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US NewsPolitics
Notable US News: H-2A Visas, Legionnaires Outbreak, and More
Notable US news: H-2A visa expansion faces bipartisan opposition, NYC Legionnaires outbreak at Guggenheim, Monopoly reshoring challenges, and more.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Foreign Investment Boom Hits Economic Headwinds
Trump promised a foreign investment boom driven by tariff threats. Now a strong dollar, high rates, and global uncertainty push capital away.
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Economy
US Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in May on Record Imports
The US trade deficit jumped 42.2% to $77.6 billion in May as goods imports hit a record $317 billion, driven by AI semiconductors and crude oil.
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Trade & BusinessPolitics
Trump Tariffs on Mexican Beer Could Backfire, Report Warns
New report warns Trump's tariffs on Mexican beer could harm American workers. 74% of economic value from brands like Modelo flows to U.S. firms.
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EconomyTrade
EU Slashes Steel Import Quotas by 47% in New Trade Rules
The EU cuts duty-free steel imports by 47%, doubles tariffs to 50%, and reserves half the quota for FTA partners amid escalating global trade tensions.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Declares Food Emergency, Suspends Fertilizer Tariffs
President Trump declares a national food supply emergency and suspends tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for eight months to help farmers.
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International TradePolitics
EU Vows to Defend Rights After Trump Threatens 100% Tariff
The EU has issued a firm response to Donald Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital services taxes, vowing swift retaliation.
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InternationalTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Digital Tax
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European nations that impose digital services taxes on US tech firms, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
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PoliticsTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs Over Europe Digital Tax
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European imports over digital services taxes on US tech companies, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
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International TradeEU
EU Member States Give Final Approval to US Trade Deal
All 27 EU member states have approved the EU-US trade deal, clearing the final hurdle before the July 4 deadline set by President Donald Trump.
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International PoliticsEconomy
EU Approves Turnberry Deal as Trump Threatens New Surtaxes
European Parliament approves Turnberry trade deal as Trump proposes new tariffs of up to 12.5% on EU goods over forced labor concerns.
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PoliticsCulture
Trump Tariffs, Obama Museum, and Key Stories Shaping America
Trump pursues new tariff strategy, Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, schools grapple with screen bans, and more notable stories.
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Trade & EconomyPolitics
Trump Proposes Tariffs on 60 Nations, Fights Refund Order
Trump proposes Section 301 tariffs on 59 countries and the EU over forced labor, while appealing a court order for $166 billion in refunds.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Appeals Order Allowing Universal Tariff Refunds
Trump administration appeals a court order allowing all importers to seek refunds for $166B in struck-down IEEPA tariffs, potentially freezing repayments.
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Economy
Tomatoes Become the Face of America's Affordability Crisis
Tomato prices have surged 40% as tariffs on Mexican imports, the Iran war, and climate factors create a 'perfect storm' squeezing American consumers.
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International Trade & EconomyPolitics
China Warns EU of Retaliation Over Planned Trade Curbs
China warns it will retaliate if the EU expands trade restrictions on chemicals, metals and clean tech, escalating tensions with Brussels.
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Trade & DiplomacyEconomy
US to Seek Public Comment on Chinese Goods for Tariff Cuts
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a public comment process to determine which Chinese imports qualify for lower tariffs.
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Economy & TradePolitics
$20.6 Billion in Tariff Refunds Paid, More on the Way
The Trump administration has refunded $20.6 billion in IEEPA tariffs, with $85 billion in total refunds being processed after the Supreme Court ruling.
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International EconomyPolitics
EU Strikes Deal on US Trade Pact with Safeguards and Sunset
The EU reached a late-night deal to implement the Turnberry trade pact with the US, adding safeguards to avert Trump's threatened car tariffs.
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EconomyTrade
China Briefs on Preliminary US Trade Consultation Results
China's Commerce Ministry details eight areas of progress from US trade talks, including tariffs, agriculture, Boeing aircraft, and rare earths.
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International & TradePolitics
Europe Races to Ratify EU-US Trade Deal Before July 4
European leaders meet in Strasbourg for crunch talks to finalize the EU-US Turnberry trade deal, facing a July 4 deadline from President Trump.
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