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☆ Billboard apologizes to Taylor Swift for video snafu
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Billboard magazine is “deeply sorry” to Taylor Swift after an attempt to celebrate her. Kardashian released a video of what she said was a conversation between Swift and West which proved the rapper’s claim. Billboard faced swift backlash for including the “Famous” video clip and the publication issued an apology on social media. We are deeply sorry to Taylor Swift and all of our readers and viewers that in a video celebrating Swift’s achievements, we included a clip that falsely depicted her. — billboard (@billboard) November 28, 2024“We are deeply sorry to Taylor Swift and all of our readers and viewers that in a video celebrating Swift’s achievements, we included a clip that falsely depicted her,” the statement reads.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Kanye, Swift, Kim Kardashian, Kardashian Organizations: CNN, Billboard, Kanye Locations: Swift, West

☆ As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Target , Kohl's and Best Buy each reported disappointing third-quarter results as early holiday deals fell short of meaningfully boosting their businesses. Choosy consumers have made the gulf between successful and struggling retailers even more stark heading into the holiday shopping season, said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail. That's a smaller year-over-year increase than the 3.9% jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion. Dick's and Abercrombie both hiked their full-year outlooks this week and said they expect a strong holiday shopping season. Kohl's warned it will have a deeper-than-expected drop in sales and announced a change in CEO ahead of the crucial shopping season.

Persons: Victor J, Fitch, Neil Saunders, Abercrombie, Scott Lipesky, Erik Nordstrom, Wall, John David Rainey, Rainey, Rick Gomez, Taylor Swift Organizations: Blue, Bloomberg, Getty, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Abercrombie, GlobalData, National Retail Federation, Nordstrom, CNBC, Target Locations: Clifton , New Jersey, U.S

☆ Photos show Black Friday crowds at retailers across the US even as more shoppers move online
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementEven as online Black Friday shopping increases, people still formed lines at stores across the US. Crowds descended on stores like Best Buy and shopping centers like the American Dream mall. Target attracted in-person Black Friday shoppers with exclusive in-store Taylor Swift merchandise. Retailers like Target also drew customers to brick-and-mortar locations by releasing exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise in-store on Black Friday before making it available online the following day. Take a look at Black Friday crowds across the US.

Persons: Taylor Swift Organizations: Target, National

☆ Photos show Taylor Swift fans lining up for 'The Eras Tour Book' at Target on Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementTaylor Swift's "The Eras Tour Book" was released exclusively at Target on Black Friday. Shoppers lined up outside Target stores to buy the book and other Taylor Swift merchandise. Taylor Swift fans lined up to purchase "The Eras Tour Book," a behind-the-scenes look at the singer's blockbuster tour that was released exclusively at Target on Black Friday. Advertisement"The Eras Tour Book" by Taylor Swift. AdvertisementBlack Friday shoppers purchasing Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour Book" at Target.

Persons: Taylor, Swift, Taylor Swift, Dave Kotinsky, Swifties, Target's Organizations: Target, Shoppers, Taylor Swift Publications, Street Journal, Poets Department Locations: Glendale , Arizona, Vancouver

☆ How will Beijing respond to Trump’s cabinet of China hawks?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Hong Kong CNN —One called China an “existential threat.” Another called for a “whole-of-society effort” to confront China and was sanctioned – twice – by Beijing. “If you look at Trump’s team, most, if not all, are China hawks. His nominee for secretary of state, Sen. Marco Rubio, is known in China as the “anti-China vanguard” and currently sanctioned by Beijing. “Many of the hardliners indeed want a full confrontation and decoupling with China, but is that truly Trump’s objective for US-China relations? And in the eyes of Beijing, Rubio is not even the worst pick, according to Chinese experts.

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☆ Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Sapna Maheshwari | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

She was bleary-eyed and overwhelmed, as mothers juggling an infant and toddler tend to be, when she started scrolling TikTok and stumbled upon the children’s personality known as Ms. Rachel. Ms. Rachel is the star of a mega-viral YouTube channel created with her husband (known to viewers as “Mr. Aron”) who makes educational musical videos for the baby and toddler set, complete with bursts of animation and Broadway-worthy show tunes. She does a lot of peekaboo and dramatic wondering of “what’s in” boxes: “What’s in the box? Her goal: to work with her and her husband on a toy line for her company, Spin Master.

Persons: Laura Henderson, Rachel, Taylor Swift, Mr, Aron ”, Rachel Accurso, Herbie, Aron Accurso, Ms, Henderson Organizations: Spin Locations: Toronto

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and "swatting" attacks Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the Trump transition team said. These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’" transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Three senior law enforcement officials briefed on the swatting incident involving multiple Trump allies told NBC News that these were not credible threats. The FBI said in a statement it “is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners. New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism."

Persons: Donald Trump's, ‘, Karoline Leavitt, JD Vance, Trump, Elise Stefanik, Stefanik, ”, who've, Jack Smith Organizations: Trump, NBC News, Secret, FBI, United Nations, New, U.S . Capitol Police Locations: Washington, New York State, U.S, New York, Georgia

“President Trump and the Transition are focused on doing the work of uniting our nation by ensuring a safe and prosperous future. With President Trump as our example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us,” Leavitt said. “New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism,” Stefanik’s office said. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners. We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement,” the statement read.

Persons: Vance, Donald Trump’s, “, ‘, ” Karoline Leavitt, Trump, ” Leavitt, Elise Stefanik, ” Organizations: Trump, New York, “, U.S . Capitol Police, FBI, CNN, US Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security Locations: York State, U.S

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. Winter weather is forecast for Thanksgiving. Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effectA United States-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon has taken effect a day after President Joe Biden announced the agreement. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warns that a pair of weather systems were expecting to bring an “Arctic outbreak” across parts of the U.S. into the weekend. Here’s what else is in store for holiday weather and travel.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, “, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hassan Nasrallah, Israel —, Ronald Reagan, Roberto Schmidt, Donald Trump’s, Clinton, they’re, — they’re, they’ve, Jeffrey Gahler, ” Critics, Trump, Jack Smith’s, Susie Wiles, Guess, Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Joshua Haines, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s, Hallmark’s, Donna Kelce, — Angela Yang, Here’s, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, Lebanese, NBC, Israel Defense Forces, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, AFP, Getty, Newark Liberty International, FAA, National Weather Service, Rockies, Customs, ”, White, Sunshine State, Hallmark, Hallmark Media, Chiefs Locations: U.S, Israel, United States, Lebanon, Lebanese, inbox, Iran, Gaza, Tehran, Ronald Reagan Washington, Arlington , Virginia, Central, Southern California, Michigan, New York City, Harford County , Maryland, Trump’s, Trump

“I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General,” now-former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on social media. Once the nation’s largest swing state, Florida is now stocked with Trump allies and a comfortable home turf for Republicans. It’s a state Trump won by more than 10 percentage points, up from his three-point win in 2020. “You need an Attorney General on Day 1 to be able to executive your plan,” a Trump official said. “I am kind of surprised other states are not pushing back harder, but they just are not.”“But that kind of makes sense to a degree,” Iarossi added of the state Trump won easily.

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☆ Trump’s national security adviser pick is weighing proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | Zachary Cohen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Trump administration officials are also expected to push for European allies and NATO to take on more of the cost-sharing burden for supporting Ukraine. He also vowed to end the war, sometimes even claiming he would stop the years-long conflict before taking office. Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration. Ukraine was among a range of issues Waltz discussed with Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan during a meeting last week. Shannon Stapleton/ReutersZelensky, who met with Trump in New York in September, told reporters in Budapest that “I believe that President Trump really wants a quick decision” to end the war.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Mike Waltz, Keith Kellogg, Trump, ” Waltz, Fox, Riccardo Savi, Kamala Harris, Kellogg, “, Keith, ” Trump, Germany Ric Grenell, Grenell, ”, Biden, Jake Sullivan, ‘, Volodymyr Zelensky, ” Zelensky, Donald Trump, Shannon Stapleton, Reuters Zelensky, Sebastian Gorka, Vladimir Putin, ” Gorka, Zelensky Organizations: CNN, Trump, NATO, ”, Sheraton New York Times, Getty, Russia, Military, Business, Bloomberg, Republican, Ukraine's, Reuters, Ukraine, ” Trump, Times Radio, Patriot Locations: Russia, Ukraine, New York City, Moscow, Germany, Crimea, Budapest, U.S, New York, Russian

We've been tracking the tour since March and have compiled everything you need to know about how to buy Taylor Swift Vancouver tickets, including Eras Tour resale prices. Eras Tour Vancouver scheduleThe Eras Tour comes to Vancouver on Friday, December 6, 2024, and runs for three shows, concluding on Sunday, December 8, 2024. How to buy Taylor Swift Vancouver ticketsOriginal standard tickets for the Eras Tour sold out long ago on Ticketmaster. How much are Taylor Swift Vancouver tickets? As was the case for the rest of the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift Vancouver tickets are pretty pricey.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Taylor, Swift, Taylor Swift's Organizations: Business, Taylor Swift Vancouver, Vivid, Ticketmaster Locations: Vancouver, Canada, Toronto

The White House is in touch with federal law enforcement and the President-elect’s team, and continues to monitor the situation closely. A federal law enforcement source said none of those targeted were protectees of the US Secret Service. “Anytime a Member of Congress is the victim of a ‘swatting’ incident, we work closely with our local and federal law enforcement partners. Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, posted on X about a pipe bomb threat targeting his home. “A pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family at our home today was sent in with a pro-Palestinian themed message.

Persons: Vance, Donald Trump’s, “, ‘, ” Karoline Leavitt, Trump, ”, Joe Biden, ” “, Jack Smith, Tanya Chutkan, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, Brooke Rollins Organizations: CNN, FBI, White, Service, Trump, New York, GOP, United Nations, U.S . Capitol Police, US Capitol Police, Environmental Protection Agency, Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security Locations: Saratoga County, Washington, York State, U.S

☆ Pharma giant Sanofi opens $595 million vaccine facility in Singapore to boost preparedness for potential pandemics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Sanofi logo sits on the facade of the company's headquarters on December 11, 2020 in Gentilly near Paris, France. SINGAPORE — French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on Wednesday opened a 800 million Singapore dollar ($595 million) "evolutive vaccine facility," or EVF, in Singapore — the only such facility the company has outside of France. The facility will contribute about 200 jobs to the city-state, including bioprocess engineers, automation specialists and data analysts, and will be fully operational by mid-2026. Sanofi said in a release that the facility holds the potential to significantly bolster pandemic preparedness. "By establishing the groundwork for crucial production modules now, Modulus can ensure a swift and targeted response to any future health needs, including potential pandemics," the company said.

Persons: Sanofi Organizations: Sanofi, Wednesday, Singapore, Singapore — Locations: Gentilly, Paris, France, SINGAPORE, Singapore

A Kansas City Chiefs-themed romance is the center of the new Hallmark movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” But don’t expect any references to tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift. King said the players were “all so sweet and very talented,” adding that Donna Kelce was also “a hoot” to work with. “But we’re just forever grateful that all of them agreed to be a part of our movie.”In the movie, Donna Kelce wears a No. On Friday, she will make her acting debut in a different Hallmark movie — this time with nods to her son Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center. For its 15th annual “Countdown to Christmas,” Hallmark said it plans to debut 47 new movies total.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Andy Reid, Donna Kelce, Kelce, ”, Tyler Hynes, Janel Parrish, Swift, Hynes, Derrick, ” Hynes, we’re, Alana, Hunter King, Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman, Clyde Edwards, George Karlaftis, King, Donna, ” King, Travis Kelce —, Nic’s, Jason Kelce, ” Darren Abbott, Hallmark’s, ” Hallmark Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Hallmark, NFL, Variety, Chiefs, ”, Kansas City, Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, “ Sports Locations: Swift, Philadelphia

This spiraled into a diss-track war in April and May, with Cole, Drake, Rick Ross, and Lamar all releasing new songs. Later in the track, Drake references Cole's diss track and apology. Evan Agostini/Invision/APLater in the track, Drake raps that he gave Future his first No. At the end of the track, Lamar samples a 1994 Tupac interview to simulate a conversation between the two rappers. Instead of insulting Drake, Lamar claims that the "Push Ups" rapper's circle has been feeding him lies, leaking information about him, and hoping for his downfall.

Persons: Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Lamar dissed Drake, J, Cole, Rick Ross, Hannah Getahun, Joseph Okpako, WireImage Lamar, Jermaine Cole, Big, Wale, Pusha, Meek Millz, Big Sean, Jay, Tyler, Mac Miller, Kunta, Lamar hasn't, Meek, Getty, Tim Mosenfelder, Aubrey, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Jackson, “, rics,, m., ake Organizations: UMG, Spotify, Future, Metro, Universal Music Group, Wireless, Lamar, Big, Rocky, Rap Locations: Drake's, Lamar, Drake, Diss, Lamar's, Florida

☆ Elon Musk brands Britain a 'tyrannical police state' and boosts far-right activist
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON — He’s branded one U.S. ally's government “fascists” and another leader a “fool.” Now, Elon Musk has labeled Britain a “tyrannical police state” while endorsing calls for a new election and boosting a video from a jailed far-right activist. "The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state," Musk posted on his X platform, quoting a post about an online petition calling for another election that has now reached 2 million signatures. As Starmer's government works to overcome its own past public comments and build relations with Trump, Musk continues to attack it. Musk, who is known for picking fights online and retweeting far-right posts, also shared a post Saturday by Robinson — the jailed far-right activist and founder of the anti-immigrant English Defence League. Britain is not the only U.S. ally Musk has assailed publicly in recent weeks.

Persons: ”, Elon Musk, Musk, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Tommy Robinson, Taylor Swift, Stalin, Joseph Stalin, Robinson —, Robinson, Mark Kerrison, Starmer, Australia's, Olaf Scholz Organizations: Labour Party, Trump, NBC News, English Defence, Getty, Elon, Politico Locations: Britain, Soviet, British, London

☆ Three-time Grammy nominee Raye says she's not making money in music: 'We're breaking even'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am," she said. Raye is a multi-platinum singer and three-time Grammy nominee who has worked with Beyoncé and opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour. And yet, as of this summer, she said her music career still isn't making her money. And trust me when I tell you, I'm not taking those ways," Raye told me in June following a performance at the Conrad hotel in downtown Manhattan. "If I was in this to make money, I wouldn't even be releasing the kind of music that I am."

Persons: Raye, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lizzie Widhelm, I'm, Rachel Keen, she'd, She's, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Lucky, Jeff Spicer, WireImage, Donald Passman Organizations: Conrad, Polydor, Century, Brit, Music Locations: Manhattan, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Ghanaian, Swiss

☆ Trump's trade plan could mean higher prices, and avoiding the impact won't be simple
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Trump's trade plans could spell trouble for prices, and preparing for it isn't so easy . AdvertisementThe prevailing theory among many economists is Trump's plan will increase prices and inflation as companies pass the cost of the taxes down to their customers. He told BI he views them more as a negotiation tactic with China and American companies with operations there. Still, some experts told BI they foresee obstacles to making it a reality . Sector experts told BI the massive chipmaker will continue to make its most advanced tech in Taiwan .

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☆ At least 1 person is dead after a DHL cargo plane crashed into a house
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Aditi Bharade | Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near Lithuania's Vilnius airport. A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near Lithuania's Vilnius airport, killing at least one person and injuring three others. The plane, a Boeing 737 aircraft en route from Germany, crashed outside Vilnius International Airport at around 5:30 a.m. local time, the airport said on Facebook. All 12 residents of the house that was crashed into are safe and have been evacuated, Reuters reported, citing information from a police press conference. "Residential infrastructure around the house was on fire, and the house was slightly damaged, but we managed to evacuate people," he added.

Persons: Valdas Benkunskas, Benkunskas, Benkuskas, Arūnas Paulauskas, Paulauskas Organizations: DHL, Boeing, Facebook, Swift Air, LEJ Airport, VNO, Associated Press, Reuters, AP, CNN Locations: Lithuania's Vilnius, Leipzig, Germany, Vilnius, Nepal, Lithuania, VNO

☆ All the many ways brothers Travis and Jason Kelce are expanding their brand
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementJason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been expanding their brands off the field. Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted their business allure and media interest. The Kelce brothers' ventures reflect a strategic growth in their celebrity footprint. Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been busy growing their brands — on and off the field. The brothers have dominated NFL headlines, enjoying a boost of star power and media interest thanks to Travis's relationship with Taylor Swift, whose business acumen might be rubbing off on the brothers.

Persons: Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce, Travis Kelce's, Taylor Swift Organizations: NFL

☆ Taylor Swift or bust: As costs weigh on concertgoers, mid-sized shows just aren't worth it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Rising tour costs and social media influence are reshaping concert ticket pricing dynamics. Taylor Swift or bustTaylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets had an average face-value price of $254 in 2023 and a resale market price of $3,801. "It's sort of like the extremes have spread out as well, where we're seeing concert tickets sell for the most we've ever seen them," Leyden said. "But on the flip side, we're certainly seeing plenty of concert tickets that are still selling for a relatively good deal." AdvertisementAfter all, with ticket prices getting driven up, "the experience expectations are being driven up," Finn said.

Persons: Jaylon Jackson, Hozier, Jackson, He's, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor, Taylor Swift, Kacey, Justin Timberlake, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Chris Leyden, there's, Leyden, Jonathan Bricker, Mike Finn, It's, Finn, Sabrina Carpenter's, we've, Joseph Bocanegra, Omar Apollo, he's Organizations: Broadway, Post, BI, Berklee College of Music, Imagine, Berklee, Super, Sports Locations: Texas, Arkansas, U.S, amphitheaters

☆ Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Lauren Fox | Clare Foran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Hegseth on Thursday huddled with a handful of Republican senators, many of them seen as close allies of Trump, for a series of meetings. But while some members of the party signal support for the nomination, other Republicans on the Hill warn that there are mounting concerns about Hegseth. With a 53-seat majority, Hegseth and other Trump nominees can afford to lose only three Republican votes, leaving little room for error. Trump’s transition team was in the middle of announcing new Cabinet picks when they were informed of the sexual assault allegation against Hegseth, CNN reported, stunning several members of the team. Mullin said that Hegseth voluntarily brought up the sexual assault allegation against him in a meeting on Capitol Hill.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump, Hegseth, Marsha Blackburn of, Markwayne Mullin, “, —, Gaetz, Trump’s, GOP Sen, Kevin Cramer, ”, Cramer, Hegseth isn’t, she’s, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, I’m, Mullin, ” Mullin, Republican Sen, Bill Hagerty Organizations: CNN, Republicans, Capitol, Trump, Pentagon, of Defense, Lawmakers, Police, Fox News, Republican, GOP, Department of Health, Human Services, White, Hill, Senate, Hegseth Locations: Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Oklahoma

Dentists began giving kids fluoride treatments. About 70% of community water systems in Florida receive fluoridated water, according to the surgeon general’s release. Parents said their kids’ teeth were full of cavities despite drinking and brushing regularly with what they thought for years was fluoridated water. Adding fluoride to water systems “mitigates the impact of disparities in access to dental care,” said Jetelina, the epidemiologist. “This is one of the beauties of public health — a mainly invisible population intervention, helping the most vulnerable.”Still, the scrutiny continues.

Persons: Joseph Ladapo, Ladapo, ”, Bruce Lanphear, Katelyn, He’s, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump’s, ” Robert Corp, Jetelina Organizations: American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Centers for Disease Control, Simon Fraser University, Pediatrics, NBC, WGRZ, ‘, National Institute of Dental, Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, U.S . Environmental, Agency Locations: Canada, Florida, U.S, Buffalo , New York, Buffalo, Abilene , Kansas, McVille, North Dakota, California

☆ Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The sweeping tariffs that President-elect Donald J. Trump imposed in his first term on foreign metals, machinery, clothing and other products were intended to have maximum impact around the world. They sought to shutter foreign factories, rework international supply chains and force companies to make big investments in the United States. But for many businesses, the most important consequences of the tariffs, enacted in 2018 and 2019, unfolded just a few blocks from the White House. In the face of pushback from companies reliant on foreign products, the Trump administration set up a process that allowed them to apply for special exemptions. The stakes were high: An exemption could relieve a company of tariffs as high as 25 percent, potentially giving it a big advantage over competitors.

Persons: Donald J, Trump Organizations: United States Trade Representative, Commerce Department Locations: United States, China

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