Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to create visible damage for the U. S. economy. Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher. Products from the European Union, Japan and South Korea are taxed at 15%, while imports from Taiwan, Vietnam and Bangladesh are taxed at 20%...
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Wed, 06 Aug 2025
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- MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game
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- Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object
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- 'Ketamine Queen' accused of selling Matthew Perry fatal dose gets September trial date
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Sun, 03 Aug 2025
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- Chilean rescuers recover the bodies of 4 miners who were trapped in a collapsed shaft
- Americans finish strong with a relay world record in the swim worlds to top medal tables
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- Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are 'the sign a different world is possible'
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- The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds
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Sat, 02 Aug 2025
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- Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump
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- Pakistan and US reach a trade agreement to develop oil reserves and reduce tariffs
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