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Amazon sellers hike prices of goods after Trump’s China tariffs

Amazon sellers hike prices of goods after Trump’s China tariffs

A person works at the Amazon warehouse, busy on Prime Day, in Melville, New York, July 11, 2023. Soren Larson | Reuters For 10 years, Aaron Cordovez has been selling kitchen appliances on Amazon. Now he’s in a bind, because most of his products are manufactured in China. Cordovez, co-founder of Zulay Kitchen, said his … Read more

George Santos to be sentenced in federal fraud case

George Santos to be sentenced in federal fraud case

George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, arrives for the sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, U.S., April 25, 2025. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Former Rep. George Santos, whose web of lies about his life led to the New York Republican’s … Read more

Trump insists bond market tumult didn’t influence tariff pause: ‘I wasn’t worried’

Trump insists bond market tumult didn’t influence tariff pause: ‘I wasn’t worried’

US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump denied that a strong bond market sell-off influenced his decision earlier this month … Read more

Trump signs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining industry

Trump signs executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining industry

Critical minerals such as cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese can be found in potato-sized nodules at the bottom of the seafloor. Pallava Bagla | Corbis News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to jump-start the controversial practice of deep-sea mining, seeking to offset China’s dominant position in critical … Read more

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India — Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. The report of a gunfight comes amid soaring … Read more

Trump 2028 apparel fuels third White House term questions

Trump 2028 apparel fuels third White House term questions

A “Trump 2028” hat is seen for sale on Trumpstore.com, the Trump Organization’s official retail website. Courtesy: Trump Store The online store for the Trump Organization on Thursday began selling red hats and T-shirts bearing the message “Trump 2028,” fueling fresh questions about President Donald Trump attempting to seek a third term in the White … Read more

China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs

China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs

BANGKOK — China on Thursday denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.” China’s comments come after Trump said Tuesday that the final tariff rate on China’s exports … Read more

States’ lawsuit asks court to say import duties illegal

States’ lawsuit asks court to say import duties illegal

NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference on Feb. 14, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A dozen states sued President Donald Trump and his administration Wednesday, seeking a court order declaring that his new tariffs on foreign imports are illegal. “The president does not have the … Read more

Boeing (BA) Q1 2025 earnings

Boeing (BA) Q1 2025 earnings

Boeing is preparing to ask for Federal Aviation Administration approval to ramp up production of its bestselling 737 Max jets to 42 a month later this year, CEO Kelly Ortberg said Wednesday, as airplane deliveries picked up this year and the company narrowed its losses. Boeing reported a first-quarter net loss of $31 million, improvement … Read more

Auto groups lobby against parts duties

Auto groups lobby against parts duties

Jamell Harris loads raw casting heads to be manufactured at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex on August 18, 2022 in Dundee, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT – Six of the top policy groups representing the U.S. automotive industry are uncharacteristically joining forces to lobby the Trump administration against 25% tariffs on auto parts … Read more