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Author - SK Ashby
The Costs of Climate Change Are Here Now
Companies say climate change will cost a trillion now, not decades from now.
Automakers Say Trump’s Tariffs On Mexico Will Cost Billions
American automakers would be worse off than foreign automakers.
Report: Job Growth Plummets to 9-Year Low
Small businesses cut 52,000 jobs in May.
Stable Genius
Trump cuts off travel to cuba, Manafort goes to Rikers, and factory orders drop the most in two years.
Trump Might Get His Interest Rate Cut
Because his trade war will necessitate it.
Report: Trump’s Trade War Wipes Out Tax Cuts
Many Americans will see their taxes go up this year.
Meanwhile, in London
London brings the heat when Trump visits.
Trump’s Tariffs On Mexico Are Probably Happening
Mexico isn't going to give Trump what he wants.
New Science
China imposes retaliatory tariffs, Kevin Hassett resigns, and John Oliver talks medical devices.
Manufacturing Activity Falls to 10-Year Low
American manufacturing is barely holding on to fading growth.
“a normal nation”
"The other side that left the negotiating table" should "return to normal state"
Did Trump Already Nullify His Next Gift to Farmers?
Experts say Trump's tariffs will cost more than an increase in ethanol sales.
Trump Also Wants to Impose Tariffs on… Australia?
And Australia is one of the few countries we have a trade surplus with.
Pretense of Principle
The IAEA says Iran is complying, the private border wall is illegal, and
Business Lobby Threatens to Sue Trump Over New Tariffs
It's not clear what legal authority Trump intends to cite.
The Trump Regime Wants to Count Cheese Whiz as a “Staple Food”
A new rule could allow liquor stores to accept food stamps.
Trade Deficit Hits Highest Level of the Year
Exports declined more than imports in April.
Reports: Kim Jong-Un Executes Top Diplomatic Staff
Kim Jong-un executed five diplomats and sentenced more to forced labor.
Trump Announces a New Tax On Americans
Trump's tariffs are taxes on Americans imposed by fiat.