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Trump's tariff tally: $34 billion and counting, global companies say reut.rs/451ncGs
Trump's tariff tally: $34 billion and counting, global companies say
President Donald Trump's trade war has cost companies more than $34 billion in lost sales and higher costs, according to a Reuters analysis of corporate disclosures, a toll that is expected to rise as ongoing uncertainty over tariffs paralyzes decision making at some of the world's largest companies.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trump's tariff tally: $34 billion and counting, global companies say reut.rs/451ncGs
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Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink. (via @stateline.org)
1 in 5 Americans are on Medicaid. Some enrollees have no idea
Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink.
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April 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink. (via @stateline.org)
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Trump’s America
April 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Trump’s America
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It appears this is the fourth worst back to back day for the DJIA in American history with a two day combined -8.65% loss, only trailing the 1929 crash, 1987 Black Monday, and the 2008 crisis.
April 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It appears this is the fourth worst back to back day for the DJIA in American history with a two day combined -8.65% loss, only trailing the 1929 crash, 1987 Black Monday, and the 2008 crisis.
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Dow Down 2200+ Points
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April 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dow Down 2200+ Points
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Stocks were in free fall again on Friday, ending the market's worst week in years as a trade war with China heated up over tariffs.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy.
Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz explain.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy.
Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz explain.
April 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Stocks were in free fall again on Friday, ending the market's worst week in years as a trade war with China heated up over tariffs.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy.
Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz explain.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy.
Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz explain.
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Elon Musk promised he would eliminate the nearly $2 trillion budget deficit in year one. But DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals, Jonathan Chait writes. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit—by a lot. theatln.tc/HHz6dJrj
April 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Elon Musk promised he would eliminate the nearly $2 trillion budget deficit in year one. But DOGE won’t just fall short of Musk’s deficit-reduction goals, Jonathan Chait writes. It will, in all probability, increase the deficit—by a lot. theatln.tc/HHz6dJrj
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GOLDMAN hikes its odds of US recession to 35% — from a prior 20%.
The move reflects “the sharp recent deterioration in household and business confidence, and statements from White House officials indicating greater willingness to tolerate near-term economic weakness in pursuit of their policies.”
The move reflects “the sharp recent deterioration in household and business confidence, and statements from White House officials indicating greater willingness to tolerate near-term economic weakness in pursuit of their policies.”
March 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
GOLDMAN hikes its odds of US recession to 35% — from a prior 20%.
The move reflects “the sharp recent deterioration in household and business confidence, and statements from White House officials indicating greater willingness to tolerate near-term economic weakness in pursuit of their policies.”
The move reflects “the sharp recent deterioration in household and business confidence, and statements from White House officials indicating greater willingness to tolerate near-term economic weakness in pursuit of their policies.”
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JPM calls it “the fastest Momentum unwind in 40 years .. erased 2 years’ worth of gains and accelerated investors’ late-cycle positioning into Defensive / Low Vol ..”
March 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
JPM calls it “the fastest Momentum unwind in 40 years .. erased 2 years’ worth of gains and accelerated investors’ late-cycle positioning into Defensive / Low Vol ..”
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Call your Congress members at (202) 224-3121.
Or better yet, download "5 Calls" as an app and start using it. It’s easy. It’s effective.
Source: Jay Kuo
Or better yet, download "5 Calls" as an app and start using it. It’s easy. It’s effective.
Source: Jay Kuo
February 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Call your Congress members at (202) 224-3121.
Or better yet, download "5 Calls" as an app and start using it. It’s easy. It’s effective.
Source: Jay Kuo
Or better yet, download "5 Calls" as an app and start using it. It’s easy. It’s effective.
Source: Jay Kuo