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Target warns Trump’s tariffs could cut into profits
Big-box US retailer says it expects ‘meaningful year-over-year profit pressure’ in first quarterFinancial Times - 3h -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.The New York Times - 1d -
Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy
Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.ABC News - 4d -
Trump job cuts could throw national parks and forests into 'staffing chaos'
The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Europe’s car suppliers warn they will be unable to absorb Trump tariffs
US shares in Valeo and Forvia fall sharply amid uncertainty over protectionist measuresFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.
Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
How Trump’s Canada Tariffs Could Impact Both the U.S. and Canada
President Trump’s plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports is set to start on Tuesday. They would deal a brutal blow to Canada’s economy.The New York Times - 1d
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Best Buy shares plunge as CEO warns price increases are 'highly likely' due to Trump tariffs
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