Tariffs

Home Depot doesn't plan to raise prices due to tariffs. But some items may disappear

12:30pm May 20, 2025

The home improvement chain broke from many other retailers, who say they cannot afford to absorb new tariffs. President Trump recently attacked Walmart for warning of price hikes.

Former Vice President Mike Pence, right of center, gesticulates while making a point during a panel discussion on tariffs in Raleigh

Politics & Government

Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill

4:50pm May 19, 2025

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke Monday in North Carolina against the Trump ad

Amid global competition for production business, Hollywood is hurting

7:00am May 17, 2025

Hollywood's plummeting film and TV production levels have studio executives and grassroots groups pushing for better incentives to keep business in California.

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Champagne-makers mull if it's time to move on from the U.S. market

7:29am May 13, 2025

Amid uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs, some Champagne-makers say they're losing trust in the U.S. market.

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Trump's Tariffs Risk More Expensive Christmas For Americans

A major toy manufacturer is already nervous about Trump tariffs for holiday season

6:45am May 13, 2025

by Michel Martin

Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, says the Trump administration's shifting tariff policy has created chaos for businesses — and could still disrupt the holiday season.

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Stocks soar after U.S. and China agree to temporarily slash tariffs

9:45am May 12, 2025

Stocks rallied after the U.S. and China said they would slash tariffs on each other's imports for 90 days.

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The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

4:29am May 12, 2025

by Willem Marx

U.S. levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145% to 30% for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125% to 10% on American goods.

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U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details

8:15pm May 11, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details will be released Monday after a weekend of talks in Switzerland.

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U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

1:13pm May 10, 2025

The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.

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Ahead of trade talks, Trump says an 80% tariff on China 'seems right'

4:21am May 09, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are starting talks this weekend in Switzerland. These are the first high-level trade talks between the two countries since President Trump returned to the White House.

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