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Trump threatens ‘200% tariff’ if John Deere moves production to Mexico
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at a farm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Smithton, Pennsylvania. Alex Brandon | AP Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico. “They’ve announced a few days ago […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Snowflake, GameStop, Deere and more
Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Snowflake — Shares of the data cloud company fell 3% after Snowflake announced a proposed private placement of $2 billion of convertible senior notes . AAR — The defense stock rose nearly 4%. In the first fiscal quarter, AAR reported adjusted earnings of 85 cents per […]
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China-Mexico freight traffic surges in Trump, Biden tariff era, as companies find ways to evade U.S. trade war
A freight train carries cargo shipping containers in the El Paso Sector along the US-Mexico border between New Mexico and Chihuahua state on December 9, 2021 in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images New data shows a surge in trade between China and Mexico at a time of tough […]
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Trump tariffs will fuel supply chain inflation and consumers will pay the price, trade experts warn
A cargo ship is sailing towards the docking of a foreign trade container terminal in Qingdao Port, Shandong province, in Qingdao, China, on June 7, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Trade analysts are warning that new tariffs threatened by former President Donald Trump, which he doubled down on during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, […]
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Water shortages are likely brewing future wars — with several flashpoints across the globe
A ship stranded in the growing salt flats of Lake Urmia in Iran. Hamed | Afp | Getty Images The diminishing availability of water resources across the globe should be considered one of the most pressing environmental security challenges of the century. That’s the view of one military geography and environmental security specialist, who recently […]
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How China became the leading car supplier to Mexico and what it means for the U.S.
Blocked from the U.S. by tariffs, Chinese electric vehicle makers have looked elsewhere to sell their high-tech cars. But as Mexico has emerged as a hot spot for Chinese EVs, Washington officials worry the country may be used as a “backdoor” to the U.S. market. Last year, China was the leading car supplier to Mexico, […]
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We drove Chinese EVs to see why rival automakers are worried
Trade groups say Chinese electric vehicles pose an “existential threat” to the U.S. auto industry. China currently makes about one out of every three of the world’s new vehicles, and it has the capacity to make even more, according to research firm Dunne Insights. But faced with a growing preference for hybrids at home and […]
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U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election
President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro rises his hand during a mass gathering convene by supporters on July 18, 2024 in Caracas, Venezuela. Alfredo Lasry R | Getty Images News | Getty Images The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given the overwhelming evidence, […]
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Beryl bears down on Texas, where by it is envisioned to strike right after regaining hurricane strength
A see reveals damage prompted by Hurricane Beryl on Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, in this undated handout photograph acquired by Reuters on July 5, 2024. J Crichlow-Augustine | Intercontinental Group for Migration | By using Reuters Beryl was hurtling across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a collision class with Texas, […]
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Beryl established to bolster on method to Texas owing to warm ocean temperatures
With its unprecedented tear by means of the ultrawarm waters of the southeast Caribbean, Beryl turned meteorologists’ worst fears of a souped-up hurricane time into grim truth. Now it’s Texas convert. Beryl hit Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as a Classification 2 hurricane on Friday, then weakened to a tropical storm. It can be expected to achieve […]
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