US tariffs on heavy trucks, buses come into effect

US tariffs on heavy trucks, buses come into effect

Fresh US tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks took effect Saturday, although with partial relief for vehicles entering the country under a key North America trade agreement. Commercial trucks cross into Canada from the US.(AFP) The 25-percent tariff on trucks, alongside a 10-percent duty on buses, comes into place after President Donald Trump’s…

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Trump, Xi ease trade tensions; U.S. may resume testing nukes – NBC4 Washington

Trump, Xi ease trade tensions; U.S. may resume testing nukes – NBC4 Washington

What to Know President Donald Trump said he has made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping this morning, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trump said he would reduce fentanyl tariffs on China…

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Local lawmakers call out Trump Administration for SNAP funding

Local lawmakers call out Trump Administration for SNAP funding

Congressman Seth Moulton visited a free grocery store in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Wednesday and called on the Trump Administration to fund a critical food assistance program.”We’re here because Donald Trump has a plan to starve the American people this weekend,” Moulton said.Starting Saturday, the Trump Administration says it won’t use contingency funds to pay for SNAP…

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