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Today: December 13, 2025
Today: December 13, 2025

Tariffs

Business|Economy

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

Tariffs are taxes on imports, but the costs don’t stay at the border.

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

The Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
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Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Mexican president says Mexico will send more water to US but not immediately

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country plans to send more water to the U.S., but not immediately

Mexican president says Mexico will send more water to US but not immediately
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U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million amid uncertainty over the direction of the American economy

U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw

President Donald Trump has finally met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum

Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance

A strong quarter at Build-A-Bear Workshop in a bounce back year for the retailer was overshadowed by the growing weight of tariffs in an ongoing trade war waged by President Donald Trump

Tariffs catch up to resurgent Build-A-Bear, overshadowing financial performance
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US import prices unexpectedly flat in September

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper energy products.

US import prices unexpectedly flat in September
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Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call

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Brazil's Lula and Trump discuss trade, sanctions in phone call
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Bumpier December

By Mike Dolan Dec 2 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Last month showed that 'buy the dip' stock market behavior is alive and well,

Bumpier December
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows

Online sales in the U.S. on the Thanksgiving holiday are expected to rise 6% compared with last year to reach $8.6 billion, data from Salesforce showed on Thursday, suggesting shoppers were

US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premier of Canada’s oil rich province of Alberta have agreed to work toward building a pipeline to the Pacific Coast to diversify the country’s oil exports beyond the United States, in a move that has caused turmoil in Carney’s inner circle

Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban
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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
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India posts fastest growth in six quarters, cushions against trade strains

India's economy grew at its fastest pace in 18 months in the July-September period, lifted by robust consumer spending and front-loading of

India posts fastest growth in six quarters, cushions against trade strains
Business|Economy|Technology

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?

U.S. President Donald Trump has sustained his criticism and actions against executives, corporations and institutions, months after taking office.

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Tractor maker Deere flags higher 2026 tariff hit, weak profit

Deere & Co on Wednesday flagged a bigger hit from tariffs in 2026 and forecast its annual profit below estimates on the back of weaker margins on large

Tractor maker Deere flags higher 2026 tariff hit, weak profit
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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

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Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say
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Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up
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Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals

Electronics retailer Best Buy raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday, banking on strong holiday demand as shoppers seize steep discounts to upgrade their

Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals
Business|Economy

The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season

The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season

The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season
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Companies tone down price hike talk as tariff fog clears

Fewer global companies signaled price hikes in the third quarter, pointing to a change in tack as U.S. trade deals facilitate clearer

Companies tone down price hike talk as tariff fog clears
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No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the 43-day government shutdown caused an $11 billion permanent hit to the U.S. economy, but he

No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
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Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'

Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States "when it's appropriate," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue

Canada says it will resume US trade talks 'when appropriate'