Tariffs are not going to solve America’s ills

Punitive import duties will neither reduce the US trade deficit nor boost employment in manufacturing

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Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges

The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...
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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
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.

As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...
MarketWatch - 3d
Trump: 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect Tuesday

President Trump said Monday that the 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially go into effect Tuesday, announcing there is no room for dealmaking to delay them again. “The tariffs, ...
The Hill - 11h
Trump says Mexico and Canada tariffs will go into effect as planned

President Trump on Monday said tariffs are "all set" to go into effect overnight, and that there is "no room" for Mexico and Canada to avoid them.
CBS News - 10h
Stocks fall as Trump says tariffs on Mexico, Canada will go into effect

Tariffs could raise prices for gasoline, avocados and iPhones.
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Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect

President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada are “all set” and that there is no room left for negotiation. The auto industry is expected to be particularly impacted by the 25% tariffs. NBC ...
NBC News - 8h
Mexico and Canada tariffs will go into effect as planned, Trump says

President Trump said that he has decided to move forward with 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada as planned, after taking a month for aides to negotiate a potential ...
CBS News - 7h
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will go into effect Tuesday, China tariffs to increase

President Trump confirmed Thursday that tariffs he had threatened and then delayed against Canada and Mexico are set to go into effect next week, while China will face increased tariffs as part of ...
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