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Trump Tariffs Could Raise iPhone Prices, But Affordable Options Remain
Even if gadget prices surge, we have plenty of cheaper options, like buying last year’s phone model instead of the latest and greatest.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tariff war to slash North American exports by 13%, warns WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says US-China trade conflict could ‘force countries to choose’ between the twoFinancial Times - 13h -
Homebuyers rush to riskier loans, as tariff turmoil pushes interest rates higher
Mortgage rates moved sharply higher last week, causing a drop in mortgage demand and a surge in homebuyers seeking riskier loans.CNBC - 14h -
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.The New York Times - 13h -
Gavin Newsom says California to sue over Trump tariffs
State governor argues duties will lead to job losses and higher pricesFinancial Times - 12h -
Pre-Tariff Buying Pushes March Retail Sales Up 1.4 Percent
Big-ticket items like cars top the list of goods selling faster before prices rise, prompting one economist to compare the boom to ‘one gigantic clearance sale.’Inc. - 10h -
US consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of Trump’s auto tariffs
Vehicle sales jump in March before implementation of steep leviesFinancial Times - 10h -
Shein and Temu Will be Hit by Trump’s China Tariffs. Americans Are Worried.
The Trump administration’s plan to add steep fees to packages from China will deal a blow to Temu, Shein and some TikTok Shop sellers, worrying American consumers.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump’s tariffs put Fed’s jobs and inflation goals at risk, says Powell
US central bank chair says ‘without price stability, we cannot achieve long periods of strong labour market conditions’Financial Times - 7h -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Hit You in an Unexpected Place: Your Vinyl Collection
Volatility and anti-American resentment are already hurting the niche vinyl industry, but a little-known law could help it survive.Wired - 7h -
Nissan aims to 'max out' U.S. production plant amid Trump's tariffs
Nissan 6-million-square-foot facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, is capable of producing 640,000 vehicles a year on three shifts, Meunier said.CNBC - 7h -
Aboard the 'silver train', China's retirees do their bit to offset Trump's tariffs
A new initiative aims to boost the local economy by attracting elderly travellers to remote parts of the country.BBC News - 1h -
Tariffs will cost families nearly $5K per year, Kentucky governor says
"That's months upon months upon months of groceries. That's months upon months of rent. That might be your entire annual deductible if you've got private health insurance coverage," he said. "No ...The Hill - 3h -
South Korea holds rates as it grapples with U.S. tariffs, prepares for snap election
This was in line with a Reuters poll of economists that forecast the bank to keep rates unchanged.CNBC - 42m -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 3d -
4/13: CBS Weekend News
Republicans, Democrats split on if tariffs will bring jobs back to U.S., poll shows; Knitting emotional support chickens to relieve stressCBS News - 2d -
Your Favorite Sex Toy Brand Might Go Under
There’s still a 145 percent tariff on China, and sex toys aren’t part of the electronics exemption.Wired - 1d -
How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping
Fast fashion retailers rely heavily on shipping by air. The president’s tariffs could change that.The New York Times - 1d -
Nvidia and Other Chip Giants Are Caught in Trade War Crossfire
Nvidia and others are the latest casualties of escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, as analysts press business leaders about the tariffs fallout.The New York Times - 10h -
Tech stocks drop as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls
The chipmaking sector signaled that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans could hamper demand.CNBC - 6h -
4/16: CBS Evening News Plus
Breaking down legal trouble for Trump administration over deportation tactics; Reporter's Notebook: Trump tariffs and the Fed's dilemmaCBS News - 1h -
Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a ...ABC News - Apr. 7 -
Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users
Social media company Meta says that it will start using publicly available content from European users to train its artificial intelligence models, resuming work put on hold last year after privacy ...ABC News - 2d -
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust ...ABC News - 5h -
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Orders Review of Therme’s Toronto Waterfront Lease
Doug Ford said he had asked his government to look into the contract that granted a 95-year lease to a European wellness company after a New York Times investigation into the deal.The New York Times - 3h -
How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?
With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.The New York Times - 6d -
Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in U.S.
President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the UABC News - 6d -
Japan Tries to Stay Close to Trump, Who Both Praises and Resents the Country
The president at turns praises and criticizes Japan, a U.S. ally that decades ago stirred his anger over the unequal balance of trade and his penchant for tariffs.The New York Times - 22h -
Hong Kong Suspends Packages to the U.S., Wading Into the Trump Trade War
The move comes before President Trump’s planned imposition of new tariffs on small packages sent to the United States from Hong Kong and China.The New York Times - 22h -
3/12: America Decides
European Union and Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Vice President Vance’s mother-in-law- advanced DEI while working as a provost at her California universityCBS News - 5h -
Trump's 'buy' tip on social media before tariffs pause made money for investors
President Donald Trump offered some financial advice on Wednesday morning that ended up making a lot of money for any lucky investor who listened to himABC News - 6d -
Goldman Sachs Avoids Mentioning the Word ‘Tariffs’ Amid Trump Trade Policy Uncertainty
Wall Street’s top firms have been reluctant to criticize President Trump’s trade policy, but Goldman took it to a new level on Monday.The New York Times - 2d -
Two new mysteries show the tariff-proof resilience of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie
"Sherlock and Daughter," a paternal twist on the Holmes legend and a new adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Towards Zero" debut on the CW and BritBox, respectively.Los Angeles Times - 16h -
Chinese tea chain Chagee aims for $400mn New York IPO despite tariff war
Maker of ‘teaspressos’ and ‘teapuccinos’ could be second-biggest Chinese listing in US in more than three yearsFinancial Times - 10h -
‘We’re in a New Reality’: Small Business Owners Suffering from Tariffs Are Speaking Out
On social media, entrepreneurs are expressing confusion and concern about what import duties mean for their supply chains.Inc. - 6h -
Powell indicates tariffs could pose a challenge for the Fed between controlling inflation and boosting growth
The central bank leader said that while he expects higher inflation and lower growth, it's unclear where the Fed will need to devote greater focus.CNBC - 7h -
UK officials label trade documents ‘secret’ to shield from US eyes amid Trump tariff war
Exclusive: civil servants beef up security rules for sensitive negotiating papers over fears posed by hostile US trade policy. UK officials are tightening security when handling sensitive trade ...The Guardian - 8h -
U.S. consumers are "panic-buying" K-beauty products amid Trump's tariff war
Almost all of the serums, face masks and creams sold at Senti Senti, a Brooklyn skincare store, are imported from South Korea and Japan.CBS News - 1h -
Japan exports growth misses expectations, rising by a modest 3.9% in March as tariffs bite
The growth missed expectations of a 4.5% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and was lower than the 11.4% jump in February.CNBC - 43m -
Trump’s Dilemma: A Trade War That Threatens Every Other Negotiation With China
President Trump is staking everything on winning by imposing tariffs on China. But the fight threatens to choke off negotiations about other issues like Taiwan, fentanyl, TikTok and more.The New York Times - 2d