Jul 30 School supplies really do cost more this year. Here's how much, from lunchboxes to pencils By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th Just about every back-to-school item that families will load into their literal or virtual carts this summer has gone up in price at a time when American families already feel crushed by rising costs. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried By Jacqueline Ganun, Will Weissert, Associated Press During President Donald Trump's rally in Milford, the crowd was adoring. But even some of his ardent supporters said prices are too high and tariffs had caused short-term economic pain. Continue reading
Jul 27 WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state. Continue reading
Jul 27 Traffic to start flowing across new bridge between Canada and U.S. amid Trump's tariff battle By Associated Press The bridge is named for Gordie Howe, a Canadian hockey icon who played on the other side of the river for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 7:51 Trump sets new tariffs on trading partners, covering nearly all U.S. imports By Liz Landers, Jackson Hudgins The latest set of tariffs from President Trump took effect on Friday for more than 80 countries, covering virtually all U.S. imports. They replace another set of tariffs, launched on what Trump called "liberation day," that the Supreme Court struck… Continue watching
Jul 24 New U.S. tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners By Elaine Kurtenbach, Chan Ho-him, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariffs drew objections Friday from America's trading partners including China and Japan, with Australia's trade minister slamming them as “completely unjustified.”… Continue reading
Jul 23 Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as stopgap 10% levies expire Friday By Paul Wiseman, Mae Anderson, Associated Press President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer testifies on Trump's agenda after latest tariffs By Jim Morris, Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify negotiations on a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico a day after the U.S. president announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. Continue reading
Jul 21 Watch 6:48 Trump raises tensions with Canada by announcing new 50% tariffs By Geoff Bennett, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Genesis Magpayo The Trump administration is imposing a new round of tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of unfairly discriminating against American autos, dairy products and alcohol. The 50 percent tariffs would cover some $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, on goods… Continue watching
Jul 20 Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese By Josh Boak, Associated Press The move, announced Monday, could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump’s return to the White House. Continue reading