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Trump says tariffs are to curb fentanyl, but U.S. overdose deaths are already declining
While President Donald Trump has said the tariffs are meant stop the flow of drugs across the border, experts worry it may undermine progress already underway.NBC News - 15h -
Trump’s tariffs, whether implemented or not, have already hurt the U.S. auto industry
Many in the industry feel that the levies could still be called off. Virtually everyone is hoping that, if enacted, the tariffs will be short-lived. Regardless, uncertainty has already taken its toll.MarketWatch - 1d -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Two Trump officials decline to say Russia started the war in Ukraine
Two Trump administration officials publicly declined to say Russia started the war in Ukraine in 2022, despite Russia launching a full-scale invasion.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says
Guillaume Faury also said Airbus had ramped up U.S. production in recent years and that he hoped tariffs would not disrupt the aviation industry.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to non-U.S. customers if Trump tariffs impede trade, CEO says
Airbus could prioritize deliveries to its non-U.S.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU, says bloc was always meant to hurt the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union, claiming that the bloc was formed "to screw" the U.S.CNBC - 6d -
Trump tariffs will raise gasoline and electricity prices in the U.S., Canada energy minister says
Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said tariffs are a "lose, lose proposition" for the U.S. and Canada.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. economy is still growing, ISM says, even as Trump tariffs generate ‘great uncertainty’ and fuel further inflation
The large service side of the U.S. economy that employs most Americans grew in February, but businesses said they were nervous about the Trump tariffs and were already facing higher costs.MarketWatch - 3h -
Canada Curbed Illegal Migration to the U.S. Now People Are Heading to Canada.
The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint. But early data shows people are, instead, starting to flee the United ...The New York Times - 3d -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
NHL commissioner says U.S.-Canada tariffs could affect league
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league could be affected by the trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.NBC News - 3h -
NHL commissioner says league could be affected by U.S.-Canada tariffs
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman noted players in both countries are paid in U.S. dollars.CNBC - 1h -
Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death undetermined as family declines autopsy
Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, 39, died this week after being found unresponsive at her apartment. Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from Harriet the Spy ...The Guardian - 5d -
Toughen UK worker rights bill to curb ‘rogue employers’, MPs say
Recommendations by parliamentarians come as ministers consider amendments to flagship legislationFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'
During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.BBC News - 6d -
FirstFT: Trump says UK could be spared tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, Citi sends client $81tn in ‘near miss’ and Mexico extradites prisoners to the USFinancial Times - 5d -
Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.
President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
3 American women found dead in a Belize hotel may have overdosed on drugs, police say
Officials say three American women have been found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in BelizeABC News - Feb. 24 -
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 -
U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans
The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 6d -
Breaking down Trump's meeting with U.K.'s Starmer, tariffs on U.S. allies
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and establishing new trade deals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 5d -
How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs
Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.The New York Times - 4d -
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 - 2d -
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in a difficult situation, economists say.MarketWatch - 1d -
China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies
Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.The New York Times - 1d -
Rep. Byron Donalds defends Trump's tariffs on U.S. allies
President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday hours before his address to a joint session of Congress. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida joins CBS ...CBS News - 18h -
Trump grants one-month tariff delay for U.S. automakers
President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals about his tariffs plans Wednesday — granting U.S. automakers a one-month reprieve on new 25% duties imposed on Canada and Mexico, while ...NBC News - 24m -
Carville: Trump polling 'collapse is already underway'
Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday that President Trump's poll numbers are declining, claiming "the collapse is already underway." Speaking on Fox News's "Hannity," Carville said ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump takes actions to increase lumber supplies and curb wood imports
The president signed an executive order to increase the possible supplies of timber and lumber and possibly lower housing and construction costs, according to senior administration officials.CBS News - 3d -
Christianity’s Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows
Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Vance on Trump declining to endorse him: ‘It’s too early’
Vice President Vance argued that it's too early for President Trump to name his successor, after Trump declined to endorse his No. 2 as the Republican nominee in 2028. Vance, in an interview with ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Joy Reid in final MSNBC show says fascism 'already here'
MSNBC host Joy Reid, on the final broadcast of her prime-time show Monday, argued fascism is present in the United States and urged her viewers to resist authoritarian forces in government. "We ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Greek scientists say Santorini's earthquake swarm is in "gradual decline." Thousands return
Scientists from the University of Athens monitoring an earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini say the phenomenon is in “gradual decline” nearly a month after the multiple tremors startedABC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China
He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.BBC News - 6d