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Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk
Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk The trade in “pez diablo” (devil fish) is threatening real species of guitarfishes, which are rare and at risk due to overfishing and habitat loss. Guitarfishes are being caught, dried, and carved into exotic shapes to create pez […]
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Trump–Xi call boosts Chinese president’s tough man image — and may have handed him the upper hand in future talks
Trump–Xi call boosts Chinese president’s tough man image — and may have handed him the upper hand in future talks US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 5, which was seen as a success for his administration and led to the easing of some trade tensions. The […]
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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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Canadians will also pay more for Leica cameras as a result of US tariffs
Canadians will also pay more for Leica cameras as a result of US tariffs Leica cameras will be more expensive for Canadians due to US tariffs starting May 1st, 2025, with a seven percent price increase. The price increases are a result of Leica’s products being imported into both Canada and the US through its […]
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DHL restarts deliveries of international packages worth more than $800
DHL restarts deliveries of international packages worth more than $800 DHL has resumed shipments of international packages valued over $800 to consumers in the US, effective today. The company had suspended these shipments last week due to a surge in formal customs clearances amidst the Trump administration’s tariffs on international goods. Business-to-business shipments and packages […]
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Auto industry tariffs are doing what now? 24 hours of White House confusion
Auto industry tariffs are doing what now? 24 hours of White House confusion Over the past 24 hours, the auto industry has experienced significant policy changes from the White House, causing confusion among investors and stakeholders. The Trump administration was reportedly considering slashing tariffs on China, potentially lowering them to 50% from 145%, but Treasury […]
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Beggar thy neighbor, harm thyself: Tariffs like Trump’s come with pitfalls, history shows
Beggar thy neighbor, harm thyself: Tariffs like Trump’s come with pitfalls, history shows Tariffs like those announced by President Trump can have severe consequences for both the US economy and its trading partners, as they often lead to swift and precise retaliation from other countries. The “beggar-thy-neighbor” strategy, which involves protectionist measures such as tariffs, […]
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The trade deficit isn’t an emergency – it’s a sign of America’s strength
The trade deficit isn’t an emergency – it’s a sign of America’s strength The author argues that the US trade deficit is not an emergency, but rather a sign of America’s financial and technological dominance. A trade deficit simply means foreigners are investing more in the US than Americans are investing abroad, which is a […]
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More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike
More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike A cargo ship and containers are seen at the Port of Keelung in Taiwan on April 3, 2025. I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images What would the United States stand to […]
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are the highest in decades − an economist explains how that could hurt the US President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, to reshape U.S. trade and boost domestic industry. Framing the announcement as “Liberation Day,” he proposed a 10% tariff on essentially all imports, […]
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