Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again

Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again

[ad_1] President Trump’s whipsawing trade policy last year destabilized many American businesses. His new push to replace the system with a different batch of duties has bewildered companies all over again. Since the Supreme Court invalidated many of Mr. Trump’s tariffs last month, his administration has vowed to use other legal authorities to rebuild the…

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Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock

Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock

[ad_1] In the most hopeful scenario for the global economy, the latest war in the Middle East ends within a few weeks. The region continues to produce oil and gas. Shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing a shock to the world’s energy supplies. Fear of inflation subsides. But experts cautioned against any hasty…

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The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff

The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff

[ad_1] President Trump’s new 10 percent tariff on global imports has created a new slate of winners and losers, suddenly reshuffling the prospects for countries that have spent many months angling for lower tariff rates than their neighbors and competitors. The 10 percent tariff, which was issued under a legal provision known as Section 122,…

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What Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.

What Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.

[ad_1] The price of gasoline in the United States rose only modestly on Monday, even as oil prices climbed in response to a widening conflict in the Middle East. If the war drags on, though, that could abruptly change. The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s counterattacks, have started to limit the export of oil…

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John Bolton Says Trump Risks 'Fragmenting His Base' Ahead of Midterms With Strikes On Iran

John Bolton Says Trump Risks 'Fragmenting His Base' Ahead of Midterms With Strikes On Iran

[ad_1] Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said President Donald Trump‘s strikes on Iran could further “fragment” his political base ahead of the midterm elections, even as he described the operation as the “most consequential decision” of Trump’s presidency. Speaking to Politico, Bolton warned that the administration may not have fully considered the aftermath of…

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They’re Hiring at U.S.A.I.D. Just Not Anyone Who Worked There.

They’re Hiring at U.S.A.I.D. Just Not Anyone Who Worked There.

[ad_1] The Trump administration is hiring people to help wind down the remnants of the U.S. Agency for International Development after it was gutted last year. There’s just one caveat: Former staff members need not apply. The government has specifically precluded former U.S.A.I.D. employees from working for a contractor who is winding down the remaining…

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