No more ‘made-in-China’ in the U.S.? It’s headed that way, Chinese exporters say
The Trump administration’s stiff tariffs on Chinese imports are prompting economists to lower their forecasts for economic growth in China. A trade fair in the city of Guangzhou is feeling the impact.
What to know about Canada’s Mark Carney
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney entered politics as trade relations with the U.S. hit a low point. The former central banker’s economic chops may propel him to victory in the next election.
Mothers’ Anguish after Grisly Discovery in Mexico
The discovery of a clandestine cartel crematorium on a disused ranch in Jalisco has once again raised questions about the crisis of forced disappearances and the connection to organized crime.
Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive
When it comes to the cost of raising a child from infancy to the age of 17 in the United States – it’s hard to settle on a precise figure.
There’s one thing we do know – it’s going to be expensive.
By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years.
That money goes to childcare, healthcare, food, clothes, education, transportation, activities, toys, and a lot more. All of those things will be affected – one way or another – by the Trump administration’s tariff policy.
And the companies that sell products geared at those raising kids – they’re going to feel the pinch as well. One CEO argues it could even mean certain products will become unavailable.
Being a parent in the U.S. is already expensive. Slapping tariffs on the products kids use could make it more so.
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A Maryland senator visits his wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen went to El Salvador to lobby for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, whose deportation has gripped the U.S. He isn’t the only lawmaker with such a trip in mind.
Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war
Before 2015, Palmyra was considered one of the world’s most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied Silk Road city. Syrians hope restoration can begin now.
Trump aims to lower drug prices. And, Harvard’s tax-exempt status threatened
Trump has signed an executive action aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. And, the president threatened to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status after it rejected government demands.
Photos: Scientists trace a butterfly migration route that is millions of years old
Scientists have recently mapped the painted lady butterfly’s annual flight from equatorial Africa to northern Europe and back, the world’s longest butterfly migration. In Constant Bloom, photographer Lucas Foglia documents the journey.
U.K. high court says trans women don’t meet definition of women under equalities law
Justice Patrick Hodge said five judges at the court had ruled unanimously that “the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex.”
Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs
Hong Kong is caught in the middle of the trade disputes between the U.S. and China despite being a free port. The former British colony has trade and customs policies different from mainland China’s.
New Israeli ceasefire offer demands Hamas discuss disarming, but group rejects it
Hamas is rejecting a new Israeli proposal to pause the war in Gaza, a Hamas official told NPR. Earlier, officials mediating talks had expressed optimism that a deal could be reached within weeks.
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