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International Economics

Tariffs Deliver Record Drop in US Trade Deficit

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Does the deficit crunch mean the US has won the first big battle of the trade war? Well, that’s a complicated question

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International Economics

Don’t Hold Your Breath for Trade Wins from G7 Finance Summit

Hanging over the proceedings is the countdown to July 8, when the US is poised to slam its allies with “reciprocal” tariffs.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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Analysis

Boy, Oh Boycott: Can Canada’s ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Actually Dent the US?

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International Economics

Just Who Exactly Are Bessent’s ‘Dirty 15’?

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Liberation Day is finally upon us. We’re still pretty fuzzy about the whole thing, but here’s what we know and don’t know.

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International Economics

China Targets America’s Farms as Trump Tariffs Spur Retaliation

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After Trump increased tariffs on China last week, Beijing responded by imposing its own increased tariffs of on American agricultural goods.

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Advisor Upside

Clients Want to Dump Trump to Live Abroad. It’s Harder Than They Think

Advisors play a critical role in what could become a life-changing decision for clients — starting a life in a new country.

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Personal Finance

After a Pandemic High, Consumers are Coming Down with No Buy 2025

It’s the new sensation that’s sweeping the nation, and it doesn’t cost you a penny. Frugal consumers are giving up non-essential purchases.

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Economics

Happy Tariff Tuesday?

The latest data suggests markets and manufacturers aren’t taking Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China all that well.

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International Economics

Canada and Mexico Win Tariff Reprieves as Trade Upheaval Rattles Markets

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Markets, which began the day in an initial panic as Trump promised tariffs, recovered to a more cautionary footing.

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