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Trump announces 30% tariff on upholstered furniture
HIGH POINT — President Trump announced a new 30% tariff on upholstered furniture imports on Thursday, taking effect on Oct. 1. At this time, it is unclear whether the new tariffs will be in addition to previously announced tariffs. In addition to the upholstered furniture tariffs, Trump also announced new tariffs on branded drugs, heavy-duty trucks, kitchen cabinets and bathroom […]
Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks
Starting Oct. 1, Trump will impose tariffs of up to 100% on drugs, cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks, citing national security.
Trump, Xi discuss TikTok deal and easing US-China trade war
Trump and Xi discuss a TikTok deal that could keep the app in the U.S. while signaling progress in easing trade tensions between the nations.
Port of Virginia sees 8.7% drop in cargo traffic
The Port of Virginia has seen a decline in shipping container volumes in recent months, amid President Trump's trade war.
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes
Retail sales rose 0.6% in August, boosted by back-to-school shopping, despite tariffs beginning to raise prices and pressure the job market.
Wall Street coasts toward the finish of its best week in the last 5
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is coasting toward the finish of its best week in the last five on Friday as U.S. stocks hang near their record levels. The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged from the all-time high it set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 204 points, or 0.4%, as […]
Fed’s Fifth District sees modest growth
The Federal Reserve’s Fifth District saw its economy grow modestly in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the Fed’s Beige Book.
Trump ends duty-free rule for imports under $800
Imports under $800 no longer enter duty-free after Trump order, forcing new taxes on small parcels and disrupting global shipping services.
Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge held at 2.6% in July, though core inflation ticked up, keeping rates steady despite Trump’s tariffs.
European postal services halt U.S. package shipments
Postal services in Germany, Italy, Sweden and more are suspending shipments to the U.S. as new import duties take effect Aug. 29.
Home Depot Q2 sales rise but miss Wall Street forecast
Home Depot’s sales improved during its fiscal second quarter as consumers remained focused on smaller projects amid cost concerns and economic uncertainty, but its performance missed Wall Street‘s expectations. The Atlanta-based company also said shoppers should expect modest price increases in some categories as a result of rising tariff costs, though they won’t be broad-based. [...]
US stocks drift around their record heights as Wall Street braces for an update on inflation
U.S. stocks edge lower as investors await July inflation data, with fears Trump’s tariffs could spark stagflation and sway Fed rate cuts.
