This week, the 90-day U.S. freeze on tariffs is set to end. Import taxes are coming back, and hard. Everyday imported products will see an increase in price. The reason behind the initial tariff freeze was to open up trade negotiations, but only few deals were brokered in the three month window. Here are some of the biggest goods that are should rise in price in the following ...
Store Closures Set to Soar This Year in the U.S. – Who’s Most at Risk
The U.S. retail landscape has seen drastic changes in recent months, with thousands of stores that shoppers relied on closing their doors in 2025 alone. Two thousand retail stores have already closed for good, three times more than at the same time last year. This isn't just about a few struggling businesses; it's affecting familiar names that shoppers have grown accustomed to, like Party City, ...
Daimler Slashes Over 500 Jobs at North Carolina Plant – More Could Follow
This month, nearly 575 employees at two North Carolina truck manufacturing facilities received heart-wrenching news: Their jobs were taken right from underneath them. This trend represents the economic downturn that the commercial vehicle sector is facing. While Daimler cited "sustained reduction in orders and diminished build rate" in official filings, the reality runs deeper than simple ...
8 Products to Grab Now Before Tariffs Take Effect on August 1st
Many nations are about to be hit by country-specific tariffs under the Trump administration. Starting August 1, new tariffs will affect imports from major trading partners. Japan is getting a 25% tariff, South Korea - 25%, the EU - 30%, and Mexico - 30%. the deadline for August 1 comes from an extension announced on July 7 and specific country tariffs announced in subsequent letters. The Yale ...
U.S. To Hit Russia With 100% ‘Secondary Tariffs’ If Peace Deal Not Reached
Russia and Ukraine have been wrapped up in an ongoing conflict for years, and the U.S. government is taking action to find a diplomatic solution and peace. President Trump recently warned that 100% "secondary tariffs" will be imposed on Russia if a peace agreement can't be arranged in the next 50 days. A tariff of this nature would affect Russia and any country trading with the nation, such as ...
Anti-Theft Changes at Target Spark Customer Outrage and Checkout Chaos
One year ago, in March 2024, Target implemented new restrictions on self-checkout that caught many shoppers off guard. Customers who attended the self-checkout with more than 10 items were told no and had to go to the less-efficient registers. After this change, checkout lines became longer, leading to frustration and online opinions. One shopper posted, "The Target I live near completely got ...
Retail Giant Dollar General Seeks New Small Biz Partners Amid DEI Retreat
Dollar General has been a reliable store for consumers for decades, and with more than 20,000 stores across states, people have become accustomed to its affordable prices and customer satisfaction. However, the company is opening up a new chapter in American retail, looking for small business partners. This pivot comes in the shadow of the controversial decision to roll back many diversity, ...
TSA Ends Invasive 9/11-Era Policy—Millions to See Faster Security
The Transportation Security Administration has many rules that have been adopted over the decades, which can be the bane of many airline passengers. After 9/11 and other incidents, many strict rules were imposed, but after twenty years, the TSA is rolling back one of the most unpopular ones. The TSA aims to trim the fat and become more relevant and modernized, while outdated rules are being ...
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