tariffs

Small Business Optimism Slips on ‘Dramatically Changing’ Tariff Policy
Small Business Optimism Slips on ‘Dramatically Changing’ Tariff Policy
May 13, 2025  |  SMBs

Optimism among small businesses in the United States continues to fade, thanks partly to tariffs. The April installment of the National Federation of Independent Business...

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Businesses Sue Trump to Halt ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
Businesses Sue Trump to Halt ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
May 13, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

A group of American small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his tariffs. These five businesses contend the president overstepped his authority in declaring...

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New Data Shows Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic
New Data Shows Inflation Worries Grip US Consumers in Echo of the Pandemic
May 13, 2025  |  Economy

Economically, it’s starting to feel like the height of the pandemic. Consumers in the United States, warily eyeing the impact of the President Donald Trump...

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Simon Property Group: Elimination of De Minimis Exemption Provides ‘Material Benefit’ to US Retailers
Simon Property Group: Elimination of De Minimis Exemption Provides ‘Material Benefit’ to US Retailers
May 12, 2025  |  Retail

The Trump administration’s elimination of the de minimis exemption will be great for American retailers, Simon Property Group Chairman, CEO and President David Simon said...

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New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Rise as Tariff Talk Causes ‘Buying Frenzy’
New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Rise as Tariff Talk Causes ‘Buying Frenzy’
May 12, 2025  |  Retail

The average transaction price (ATP) of new vehicles increased by 2.5% in April, driven by a decline in sales incentives amid talk of tariffs, Cox...

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SoftBank’s Stargate AI Investment Could Be Grounded by Tariff Worries
SoftBank’s Stargate AI Investment Could Be Grounded by Tariff Worries
May 12, 2025  |  Economy

SoftBank’s lofty artificial intelligence ambitions are reportedly colliding with the harsh reality of tariffs. The Japanese conglomerate’s plan to invest $100 billion in AI infrastructure...

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Apple Reportedly Mulling Price Hike for Fall iPhone Releases
Apple Reportedly Mulling Price Hike for Fall iPhone Releases
May 12, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple is reportedly considering price increases for its next iPhone models. However, the tech giant is committed to avoiding the appearance of blaming that price hike...

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US Travelers Hit the Road as Flight Costs Climb
US Travelers Hit the Road as Flight Costs Climb
May 12, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Americans are increasingly taking road trips amid an inflation- and tariff-related decline in consumer confidence. That’s according to a Monday (May 12) report from Bloomberg News, citing...

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Small Businesses Slash Staff and Tap Savings in Face of Tariffs
Small Businesses Slash Staff and Tap Savings in Face of Tariffs
May 11, 2025  |  SMBs

American small businesses are reportedly taking some extreme actions to survive tariffs on China-made goods. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (May 11),...

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