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Trump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with Ottawa
Tue Aug 18 11:18 pm
Trump has already imposed a variety of tariffs on Canada and its specific exports, including metals, lumber and auto parts.
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Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs
Tue Aug 11 5:31 pm
Twenty five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.
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Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada
Fri Jun 19 1:56 pm
The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.
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'I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this': How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock
Tue May 26 11:15 am
Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.
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House Republican proposes small-business tax cut to pair with GOP federal budget package
Wed Apr 22 12:00 pm
Some congressional Republicans are hoping to tack on tax and other spending proposals to an effort to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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The 'Great Wealth Transfer': A $3 trillion opportunity for Black business owners is on the horizon
Thu Feb 26 9:23 am
Researchers forecast 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, will be available for acquisition by 2035.
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Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown
Wed Feb 11 2:29 pm
New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.
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Trump's tariffs trigger rising rate of job layoffs inside supply chain: ASCM/CNBC survey
Mon Jan 12 8:23 am
Trump's tariffs have resulted in rising job cuts and less investment, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management and CNBC.
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Trump tariffs: Small businesses take on high-interest rate loans to cover new costs
Wed Dec 17 5:49 pm
Even if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.
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Low-cost franchise business model is changing, but not the risks
Mon Dec 08 8:57 am
Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, many risks remain.
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An industry focused on death faces an existential crisis
Mon Dec 01 12:40 pm
The small, family run companies that make traditional memorialization products like gravestones are facing the dual challenges of tariffs and cremation.
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Gen Z, millennial spending cutbacks set to reshape holiday shopping season
Fri Nov 28 12:48 pm
Younger Americans are preparing to scale back their holiday shopping more than any other generation, according to new data from CNBC and SurveyMonkey.
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