Two-thirds say Trump tariff plans will add to rising costs: Survey
More than two-thirds of Americans say President-elect Donald Trump's plans to impose tariffs will make goods more expensive, according to a new survey. harris poll, Released on Wednesday A Guardian poll found that 69 percent of Americans believe the next commander-in-chief's proposed tariffs would “significantly” or “somewhat” increase the price of domestic goods. More than […]
Texas Democrat says Trump's tariffs 'will definitely get Mexico to the table' to solve immigration, fentanyl problems
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said Tuesday that President-elect Trump's tariffs “will definitely bring Mexico to the table” to resolve immigration and fentanyl issues. “If potentially fixing the border meant imposing a 25% tariff, would you support that?” NewsNation's Blake Berman asked Cuellar in an interview on “The Hill.” asked. “Well, let me say this: Laredo […]
Disney agrees to $43 million settlement in gender pay lawsuit
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $43.25 million settlement in a gender pay discrimination class action lawsuit. According to court filings Monday. The agreement resolves allegations first raised in a 2019 lawsuit brought by Disney employee LaRonda Rasmussen, who claimed she was paid less than male employees in the same position. . More […]
Democratic senator: No reason to doubt Trump is serious about tariffs
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Tuesday rejected President-elect Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on three countries immediately after taking office in January, even though lawmakers on both sides of the aisle may be confused. , said it is taking it seriously. President Trump on Monday night imposed a 25% tariff on all goods entering […]
Mexico, China, Canada warn Trump against tariff tit-for-tat
The governments of China and Mexico warned of retaliatory trade actions and Canada urged restraint on Tuesday. Chinese Embassy Spokesperson Liu Pengyu warned that “no one wins in trade and tariff wars,” and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reportedly said she would send a letter to President Trump urging dialogue and cooperation. are. “It's going to […]
Trudeau says he had 'good call' with Trump amid tariff threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he had “good talks” with President-elect Donald Trump following the announcement that the next U.S. leader will impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods when he takes office. Prime Minister Trudeau: “I had a good phone call with Donald Trump last night.'' told reporters on Tuesday. “We clearly […]
Mexico's president on Trump threat: 'One tariff would be followed by another in response'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced her own plan for the United States after President-elect Donald Trump suggested imposing a 25% tax on Mexican imports if Mexico does not stop the flow of drugs across the border. threatened to retaliate with tariffs. In remarks Tuesday, Sheinbaum said drugs are a U.S. problem, not a Mexican […]
Biden administration finalizes nearly $8B in CHIPS funding for Intel
Under the final agreement with the Biden administration, Intel will receive approximately $7.86 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding to build new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in four states. The final award is more than $600 million less than the $8.5 billion originally announced in March, after the chipmaker signed a separate $3 billion contract […]
Biden administration preliminarily OKs $6.6B loan to EV maker Rivian
The Biden administration previously announced it would provide electric vehicle maker Rivian with a $6.6 billion loan to build a factory in Georgia. The administration said the loan will help Rivian build a facility to produce up to 400,000 “mass-market” electric SUVs and crossovers. Specifically, the company plans to help build Rivian's R2 and R3 […]
Walmart rolls back DEI policies
Conservative activist Robbie Starbuck said Walmart changed course after talks last week and plans to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies nationwide. “Big news: Walmart is ending its wakefulness policy. I can now tell you exclusively what changed and how it happened” Starbuck I wrote it on Monday on social platform X. […]