The impact of tariffs on the U.S. toy industry

Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.

The New York Times - 26m

‘Who knows what they’re going to do?’: US cannabis industry braces itself for Trump administration

The industry looks back wistfully on a past year of promise but little delivery, and wonders what next under Trump. For those awaiting the end of cannabis prohibition in the US, 2024 began on a ...

The Guardian - 4h

How Inc. 5000 Manufacturing Companies Plan to Respond to High Tariffs

Prices for parts and finished goods will rise. But some see opportunity.

Inc. - 1d

Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump Aides at Mar-a-Lago to Discuss Border, and Tariffs

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S.

The New York Times - 2h

Five most impactful women's college basketball transfers of 2024-25: Oklahoma's Raegan Beers leads the way

These five transfers have changed the landscape of the sport

CBS Sports - 4h

Here's how much exercise is needed to impact weight loss

The Journal of the American Medical Association published a review of more than 100 clinical trials that found at least 2.5 hours of moderate to higher intensity aerobic exercise per week "may help ...

CBS News - 6h

Weather impact on holiday travelers returning home

Across the country, some major airports face weather delays as Christmas travelers head home. With storms sweeping the South, Texas is expected to be hit the hardest. CBS News correspondent Skyler ...

CBS News - 6h

Fears over defence industry skills as UK waits for new Typhoon orders

Workers at BAE Systems’ Lancashire factory assembling the fighter jet are worried about their future

Financial Times - 15h

How Christmas Day games impacted AFC playoff picture: Steelers down but not out; Bengals hopes take a hit

Things are looking more clear following Wednesday's games

CBS Sports - 16h

Virginia toy library offers an eco-friendly solution to a common problem

The Toy Nest in Falls Church, Virginia, is a toy library that works on a membership program. The moms who buy-in say it allows them to cut down on toy waste, while saving money and adding variety. ...

CBS News - 19h

Could Trump's tariffs affect small businesses?

Small businesses selling imported goods could see the impact of President-elect Donald Trump's promised increased tariffs on other countries. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more ...

CBS News - 1d

College Football Playoff 2024: Ranking the top 24 most impactful players heading into the quarterfinal round

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love both moved up our list after impressive first-round performances

CBS Sports - 1d

Harsh travel, weather conditions could impact millions across U.S. after Christmas

Storms in the Pacific Northwest and in states around the South and the Midwest could affect Americans traveling for the holidays. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest travel update from Atlanta, ...

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Trump is right on tariffs, here's why

The Theory of Second Best suggests that introducing new distortions in an imperfect economy can offset existing distortions. Tariffs on Chinese tractors could be beneficial in preserving American ...

The Hill - 1d

Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.

The New York Times - 1d

How tariffs could be a blessing in disguise for American companies

The silver lining of tariff increases is that they will force companies to assess (and reassess) their efficiency and productivity.

The Hill - 1d

Fishermen warn industry at risk of being 'crushed'

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation said EU deals and offshore wind expansion could put hundreds of jobs at risk.

BBC News - 1d

Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?

The New York Times - 1d

The toy industry is bracing for the impact of Trump's promised tariffs

Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.

CBS News - 1d

US officials use National Menorah Lighting to promote peace, unity

U.S. officials and religious leaders spoke about peace and hope at the National Menorah Lighting hosted in front of the White House Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. “We can all benefit ...

The Hill - 1d

What Keeps Us Going

Times Opinion staffers share how they escaped it all this year.

The New York Times - 2d

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops yet to make major impact on fighting, says Ukraine military intelligence

Missile strike targets residential building in Kryvyi Rih; Christmas celebrations across Ukraine shrouded in grief. What we know on day 1,036. See all our Ukraine war coverage A ballistic ...

The Guardian - 2d

Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown

If the Covid era marked a boom time for digital health companies, 2024 was the reckoning.

NBC News - 2d

Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban

The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

BBC News - 3d

Starbucks strike impacts less than 200 locations, coffee chain contends

More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.

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How Trump’s tariffs can generate both economic and political reform in China

If Trump is allowed by Elon Musk to stick to his guns, he can apply to China the principle he announced for his domestic opponents: “Success will be our retribution.”

The Hill - 3d

How a proposed Honda-Nissan merger could impact car buyers

As Honda and Nissan move toward a potential merger, the auto industry's shift away from gas-powered vehicles could significantly impact your next car purchase. Kelly O'Grady explains what this ...

CBS News - 3d

Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown

It's been nearly five years since the coronavirus broke out in the U.S., but digital health companies are still reeling.

CNBC - 3d

Will Trump’s tariff threats protect the dollar’s dominance?

Brics nations’ plan to create rival to greenback is bound to fail even without president-elect’s measures. In 2023, the leaders of Brazil and the other Brics countries at the time – China, India, ...

The Guardian - 3d

U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan

The U.K. government is calling on manufacturers for their views on how to end the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

‘It was like I’d run six marathons then they said do a seventh’ – how Industry’s Marisa Abela hit peak form

With yacht deaths, shocking sex and a twisted love triangle, Marisa Abela stole the show in the year’s wildest drama. She opens up about why her HBO banking drama is just getting going. Marisa ...

The Guardian - 3d

MicroStrategy mania exposes rare faultline in ETF industry

Sharp deviations have appeared in expected returns of two leveraged funds amid surge in bets

Financial Times - 3d

‘A hostage situation’: South Korea paralysed in fight against Trump tariffs

Companies fear political vacuum in Seoul will leave them vulnerable to tariffs and loss of subsidies

Financial Times - 3d

Trump's 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada's recovering auto industry

There's growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an existential threat to the country's recovering automotive industry.

CNBC - 4d

U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders

The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.

Inc. - 4d

Matt Gaetz accused of paying for sex and using drugs by US congressional panel

Explosive report alleges Donald Trump’s former nominee for attorney-general also had sex with an underage girl

Financial Times - 4d

Lego is reinventing its iconic brick sets and keeping the toy industry afloat

The toy industry is headed for its second consecutive annual sales decline, but it’s got one thing propping it up: colorful, interlocking plastic bricks.

NBC News - 4d

US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry

The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...

The Hill - 4d

Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.

MarketWatch - 4d

The impact of tariffs on the U.S. toy industry

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