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Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs Could Hurt Carmakers
General Motors and a few other companies make as much as 40 percent of their North American cars and trucks in Canada and Mexico, leaving them vulnerable to tariffs.The New York Times - 4h -
What are tariffs and how do they work?
WASHINGTON — Tariffs are in the news at the moment.NBC News - 5h -
Here's how tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico may impact U.S. consumers
President Donald Trump signed orders on Saturday placing tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. Here's how that may affect U.S. consumers.CNBC - 9h -
What are tariffs, who pays them, and could they hurt US consumers?
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.BBC News - 23h -
Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Raise Gas Prices
Some oil refineries will probably struggle to replace imported crude oil if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.The New York Times - 1d -
From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers
President Trump’s new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are likely to result in higher prices for lots of products, including computers, tequila and gas.The New York Times - 3h -
Who Pays for Tariffs? Here’s What You Need to Know.
President Trump has insisted that his new tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will not increase prices for Americans. But a review of how they work suggests that is not the case.The New York Times - 6h -
How US Tariffs Challenge China
China chose swift retaliation for trade measures in the first Trump administration, but that led to an upward spiral of trade measures and much broader tariffs.The New York Times - 17h -
Trump tariffs expected to raise consumer prices
As President Trump imposes tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. from Canada, Mexico and China, economic experts warn they could lead to higher prices for American consumers. NBC News' Brian Cheung ...NBC News - 22h -
Here's what could get more expensive under Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China went into effect Saturday evening, slapping a 25% wholesale tariff on both Mexico and Canada at once.NBC News - 22h -
Here’s what could get more expensive under Trump’s tariffs
President Trump's threatened tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China went into effect Saturday evening.NBC News - 1d -
Here’s how tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico may impact U.S. consumers
President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, both during the campaign and since taking office, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will take effect Feb.NBC News - 1d -
What products could get pricier if new Trump tariffs take effect Feb. 1?
The White House said it will levy new import duties on its three closest trading partners starting Feb. 1.CBS News - 1d -
Canada warns Trump’s tariffs could leave US reliant on Venezuela’s oil
Foreign minister Mélanie Joly holds meetings in Washington in attempt to avert trade warFinancial Times - 2d -
Leaving the W.H.O. Could Hurt Americans on a Range of Health Matters
President Trump’s decision to pull out of the international health agency could deprive the United States of crucial scientific data and lessen the country’s influence in setting a global health ...The New York Times - 4d -
How Trump tariffs could upend car markets in Europe, the US and China
Levies threaten exporters to US market, while scrapping of subsidies will hit EV sales – and Tesla could gain. The internal combustion engine appears to hold a special place in Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fed rate hikes are back in the conversation. Here’s why, and what could trigger them.
The bar for interest-rate hikes remains high, but these areas warrant watching, says Barclays.MarketWatch - 5d -
Dust mites 101: What they are and what to do about them
Dust mites are insect-like pests that live in mattresses, pillows and soft surfaces. We spoke with experts about how to get rid of these bugs and how to deal with a dust mite allergy.NBC News - 6d -
MLB contract extension candidates: 10 players who could ink new deals, plus predictions of what they'd get
Spring training season is also extension seasonCBS Sports - 6d -
Trump Wants to Impose 25% Tariffs on Colombia. Here’s What Could Cost More.
Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.The New York Times - 6d -
Inflation Isn’t Trump’s Primary Concern. Here’s What That Means for Consumer Prices
Despite Trump’s flurry of executive orders, none touched on inflation or consumer costs.Inc. - Jan. 26 -
Could calling attacks like Southport 'terrorism' help to prevent them?
Keir Starmer says that terrorism has 'changed' and that the problem must be urgently addressed. But the system is fluid when it comes to what classifies as terrorismBBC News - Jan. 24 -
What happens if you owe the IRS but can't pay?
Owing money to the IRS is stressful, especially if you're unable to pay. Here's what happens in those situations.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
What Republicans Could Cut to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts: Medicaid and More
President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the WHO. What comes next?
President Trump issued an executive order late Monday night withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the second time Trump has tried to pull the country out of the ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Why Trump's order withdrawing US from WHO could have massive implications
Public health experts say there could be massive implications after President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead
President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.ABC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump's second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here's what that means for consumers
Here's what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.CNBC - Jan. 18 -
US consumers ‘resilient’ in face of high prices and interest rates
Credit card data points to ‘robust’ growth at start of 2025 after shoppers spent $1tn during holiday seasonFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Our Only Friends Went Away for the Weekend Without Us. We’re Hurt!
Adjusting to life in a new city, a couple was stung to learn that the only people they know in town, the husband’s childhood friends, didn’t invite them on a recent getaway.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
The new-build owners who say roof leaks are causing them misery
Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
The IRS free Direct File program opens on Jan. 27 for taxpayers in 25 states. Here's who qualifies for the 2025 tax season.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Canada’s Trudeau Cautions U.S. Consumers to Consider Harms of Trump’s Tariff Threats
Dismissing the president’s bluster about a 51st state, the departing leader urged Americans to think about the impact of high prices that will accompany new import taxes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill, now that medical debt may not hurt your credit score?
Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Blocked MLB prospects who could use a change of scenery as the Dodgers trade Diego Cartaya to the Twins
These prospects deserve playing time, they just can't seem to find it with their current teamsCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
'American Nightmare' survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them
Matthew Muller, featured in the Netflix documentary 'American Nightmare,' was charged with another home invasion in the Bay Area, the second time in recent weeks that new crimes have been ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Bengals' Joe Burrow sends heartfelt message to Aaron Rodgers ahead of what could be final game: 'Help us out'
Rodgers can help Burrow and the Bengals make the playoffs with a Jets winCBS Sports - Jan. 5