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For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard
For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard Small businesses in the US are facing significant challenges due to tariff uncertainty, with over 97% of US companies that import goods being small businesses. The Trump administration’s unpredictable approach to trade policy has created a “whiplash effect” for small businesses, making it difficult for […]
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Why Nintendo didn’t raise the price of the Switch 2 (yet)
Why Nintendo didn’t raise the price of the Switch 2 (yet) Nintendo has avoided raising the price of the Switch 2 despite other hardware increasing in cost. The company made these changes ahead of Trump administration tariffs set to go into effect in August. Nintendo’s strategy appears to be one of largely avoiding risk, rather […]
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Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick
Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick Malaysia has expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump’s nomination of right-wing influencer Nick Adams as U.S. ambassador, citing his lack of relevant experience and temperament, as well as his perceived disparaging of Islam and pro-Israel views. The nomination marks a turning point in […]
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Fujifilm is raising camera prices by up to $800
Fujifilm is raising camera prices by up to $800 Fujifilm has raised prices on its cameras and lenses by up to $800, with some models seeing significant increases. The price hikes include a $200 increase for the popular X100VI camera, now priced at $1,799, and a $200 increase for the X-T5 camera, now priced at […]
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That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole – and the US will soon end the ‘de minimis’ exemption for the rest of the world, too
That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole – and the US will soon end the ‘de minimis’ exemption for the rest of the world, too The Trump administration has closed a tariff loophole that allowed retailers to ship packages duty-free to US shoppers, increasing prices on Chinese […]
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The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business
The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business The rule of law is crucial for capitalism, but its erosion is threatening the US economy, investor confidence, and global stability. Chaotic deregulation and selective enforcement of laws have led to a decline in respect for the rule […]
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China makes AI-generated videos to criticize Trump tariffs
China makes AI-generated videos to criticize Trump tariffs China has been using AI-generated videos to criticize US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. The videos are being shared on Chinese social media platforms, including YouTube. The use of AI-generated content is part of China’s efforts to counter the negative impact of the tariffs on […]
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Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99
Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99 Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price has increased by $300 to $3,499.99 for the base spec featuring an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. The top RTX 5090 graphics spec now costs $4,899.99, a $400 increase from its original price of $4,499.99. Razer is also offering a new […]
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Trump’s tariff plan is a potential death blow to your cheap online shopping
Trump’s tariff plan is a potential death blow to your cheap online shopping President Trump’s new tariff plan will significantly increase the cost of online shopping packages coming from China. The de minimis exemption, which allowed low-value packages to enter the US duty-free, has been removed and will no longer be in effect as of […]
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Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained
Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained Tariffs are taxes imposed by governments on goods and services imported from abroad, and they have been imposed by US President Donald Trump on various countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico. The tariffs imposed by Trump include a 10% tax on all products from China, which was announced in February, and […]
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