Trump’s Delay on Mexico and Canada Tariffs Came in Response to Market Revolt

With prices still high, the Trump administration is heeding the risks of fanning inflation with import duties. With prices still high, the Trump administration is heeding the risks of fanning inflation with import duties. Protectionism (Trade), United States Politics and Government, Customs (Tariff), United States Economy, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Inflation (Economics), Gross Domestic Product, Trump,…

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When politicians tell us to focus on growth we need to ask: ‘Why, and for whom?’

Economic growth (GDP), Coronavirus, Public services policy, Inequality, Economic policy, Workers’ rights, International trade, Green economy, Work-life balance, Social exclusion Business | The Guardian ​Isolate growth from public good and you are simply planning for breakdown. My research shows that a resilient society should be rooted in wellbeing, not wealthFive years ago, we were beginning to…

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Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years in Assaults of a Dozen Women

John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said. Decisions and Verdicts, Impostors (Criminal), Sex Crimes, Kidnapping and Hostages, Car Services and Livery Cabs, Denver (Colo), Lyft Inc, John Pastor-Mendoza John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride…

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Protectionism (Trade), Customs (Tariff), Automobiles, Supply Chain, Tesla Motors Inc, United States International Trade Commission, Musk, Elon, Mexico, United States Politics and…

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SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Disrupts Florida Airports With Unsuccessful Test Flight

Video showed the upper stage of the most powerful rocket ever built spinning out of control in space, a repeat of an unsuccessful test flight in January that led to debris falling over the Caribbean. Space Exploration Technologies Corp, Private Spaceflight, Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters, Starbase (Tex), Space and Astronomy, Federal Aviation Administration, Rocket Science…

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Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook

Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups. United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Trump, Donald J, Recession and Depression, Protectionism (Trade), Layoffs and Job Reductions, Immigration and Emigration, Labor and Jobs Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs,…

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Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses. Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Private Equity, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Bankruptcies, Boots Retail USA Inc, Walgreen Co, Sycamore Partners Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the…

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