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May 23 2025BUSINESS

U. S. President's Trade Threats: A New Twist in Global Economics

The U. S. president has recently stirred the pot in global trade by proposing hefty tariffs on European goods and smartphones. This move comes as a surprise to many, given the long-standing alliance between the U. S. and the EU. The president's threat of a 50% tax on EU imports and a 25% tariff on s

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions: Will G7 Finance Ministers Find Common Ground?

The G7 finance ministers are set to meet in a Canadian mountain resort. This gathering might be more tense than usual. Why? Because of the tariffs put in place by the U. S. president. These tariffs could slow down economic growth in many of the countries attending, including Canada. The U. S. presid

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May 21 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs and Sales: A Retail Giant's Struggle

The retail world is facing tough times. A major retailer has recently shared some worrying news. The company's latest quarterly report showed a drop in sales. This dip was blamed on two main factors: consumer anxiety over tariffs and a backlash from a policy change. Tariffs have been a hot topic

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May 20 2025POLITICS

The Price War: Big Businesses and the Tariff Tussle

The U. S. has been in a trade war for a while now. The current president has been pushing for higher tariffs on goods from other countries. This has led to a interesting situation. Some of the biggest companies in the U. S. are now in a public dispute with the president. They are warning that thes

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May 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Film Tariff Fiasco: Wes Anderson's Cannes Comeback

Wes Anderson, a renowned film director, recently took a jab at Donald Trump's proposed film tariffs. He did this while promoting his new movie, The Phoenician Scheme, at the Cannes Film Festival. Anderson's comments highlighted the impracticality of Trump's plan. He questioned how movies, which aren

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Walmart's Steady Growth: Why Surprise Billions Are Unlikely

Walmart is a giant in the retail world. It's the biggest retailer on the planet. It has been around for decades and has a reputation for keeping prices low. This is thanks to its massive scale and focus on efficiency. Walmart's business model is all about high volume and low margins. For every doll

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Walmart's Price Dilemma: Tariffs and the Shopping Cart

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently hinted that Walmart, the nation's biggest retailer, might increase prices due to President Trump's tariffs. This came after Trump warned Walmart not to raise prices and promised to keep a close eye on the situation. The conversation between Bess

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May 17 2025BUSINESS

Walmart and Trump Clash Over Tariff Costs

Walmart, the biggest retailer in the US, is in a tough spot. The company has warned that prices might go up because of tariffs. This didn't sit well with former President Donald Trump. He took to his social media platform and told Walmart to "eat the tariffs" instead of passing the costs onto custom

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May 17 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks: New Rules for Global Trade

The United States is set to shake up global trade with new tariff rules. This is a big move that will affect many countries. The plan is to send out letters to around 150 countries. These letters will outline what they need to pay to trade with the US. This is a shift from the usual one-on-one trade

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May 16 2025FINANCE

Worries Rise as Prices May Soar: How Tariffs are Affecting Us

The mood among U. S. shoppers has taken a hit. A recent survey showed that people are getting more anxious about prices going up. This is mainly because of new taxes on imported goods, known as tariffs. The survey, done by a well-known university, found that the feeling of confidence among consum

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