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Here's What’s About To Cost More As Trump's China Tariffs Target Popular US Imports Here's What’s About To Cost More As Trump's China Tariffs Target Popular US Imports
Here's What’s About To Cost More As Trump's China Tariffs Target Popular US Imports Smartphones, shoes, toys, and cookware are just a few of the Chinese-made goods that could soon cost more as the Trump administration ramps up its trade war with China. A new Washington Post analysis highlights the impact of rising tariffs on consumer products widely used across the United States.  China is the second-largest exporter of goods to the US, shipping nearly $439 billion in products last year.  That includes a wide range of items found in everyday homes—many of which are now directly in the tariff crosshairs. Among the top targets: Smartphones ($41.3B in imports), …
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Preorders will soon begin for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console, but gamers playing as Mario and Luigi may need to spend a few more coins due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Nintendo will open preordering on Thursday, April 24, the video game giant said in a news release on Friday, April 18. The release date of Wednesday, June 5, remains unchanged. The original Switch 2 preorder date was originally Wednesday, April 9. It was delayed two weeks in the wake of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. While the Switch 2 will still start at $449.99, Trump's tariffs will drive …
COVID-19: China Lab Leak Cited As Pandemic's 'True Origin' By Trump Administration COVID-19: China Lab Leak Cited As Pandemic's 'True Origin' By Trump Administration
Covid-19: China Lab Leak Cited As Pandemic's 'True Origin' By Trump Administration A lab-related incident involving gain-of-function research in China is the "true origin" of COVID-19, according to comprehensive new statement issued by the Trump Administration on Friday, April 18. The statement, which accuses public health officials and intelligence agencies of suppressing this narrative for political motives, now appears on both the covid.gov and whitehouse.gov websites. The newly launched webpage by the White House claims that public health officials have misled the American public through inconsistent messaging, impulsive reactions, and a lack of transparenc…
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles
Brake Troubles, Stalling Hazards Spark Recall Of 148K+ Ford Vehicles Ford is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles across the US after two major defects were linked to increased crash risks, officials said. The first recall affects 123,611 vehicles, including F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models from 2017 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The pickups and SUVs can leak brake fluid, potentially reducing front-wheel braking. The defect stems from a faulty seal in the master brake cylinder, which can let fluid leak into the brake booster. If too much fluid is lost, drivers may notice a change in b…
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall 28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall
28-Year-Old Who Played Pro Soccer In US Dies After Fall A professional soccer player who competed in the United States and helped lead his club to a championship season has died. Aaron Boupendza, a former striker for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer, died on Wednesday, April 16, after falling from a building at his home in China. He was age 28. A native of the Central African nation of Gabon, he signed with  Cincinnati-based team in June 2023 as a designated player, arriving after the club transferred top scorer Brenner.  "Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and loved ones," FC Cincinnati wrote in a post on social media. "He…
Next Stop, Olympics: NY Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials Next Stop, Olympics: NY Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials
Next Stop, Olympics: NY Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials At just 12 years old, Long Island’s Arthur “AJ” Palladino is diving headfirst toward a dream that few dare to chase: a spot at the 2028 Olympic Trials. The Lindenhurst athlete’s love for diving began just three years ago in a local summer program. Today, AJ is one of the nation’s top young divers, already earning multiple national titles and representing the United States in international competitions across Europe. His meteoric rise in the sport has captured the hearts of many — now, his family is rallying the community to help keep his Olympic dream alive. “Arthur dedicates most of his f…
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Easter traditions are taking a hit this year – especially in the Northeast – as rising prices push families to scale back holiday plans, according to a new survey. Nearly half of Americans plan to skip dyeing eggs in 2025 because of rising costs, WalletHub said in its annual Easter Survey released on Tuesday, April 15. The personal finance website surveyed 200 adults nationwide about their preparations for the important Christian holiday that falls on Sunday, April 20. WalletHub found that 47% of Americans are passing on dyed eggs in 2025. Nearly two in five said that President Donald Trump…
NY Wine Importer Joins Small Businesses Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab' NY Wine Importer Joins Small Businesses Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab'
NY Wine Importer Joins Small Businesses Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab' A group of small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping new tariffs, warning the policy is driving up prices, threatening jobs, and putting their companies at risk of shutting down. The lawsuit argues that Trump has no legal authority to impose the "liberation day" tariffs. The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade on Monday, April 14. Trump reversed course and paused many of his tariffs for 90 days but escalated duties on China to 145%. He enacted the tariffs unilaterally, invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to …
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says
Deported American Dad Denied Reentry: ‘I’m Not Going To Smuggle Him In,' Bukele Says Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to America from a Salvadoran prison has hit another roadblock.  The Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador will not be returned, according to President Nayib Bukele, who was visiting the White House on Monday. "How can I return him to the United States," he said sitting next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office when pressed by reporters about Abrego Garcia's status. "Am I going to smuggle him into the United States? I'm not going to do it. That question is preposterous. We're not very fond of releasing terrorists."  …
Most CEOs Expect Recession Within Six Months, Call Trump's Tariffs 'A Train Wreck': Survey Most CEOs Expect Recession Within Six Months, Call Trump's Tariffs 'A Train Wreck': Survey
Most CEOs Expect Recession Within Six Months, Call Trump's Tariffs 'A Train Wreck': Survey A majority of CEOs across the country are now bracing for a recession within six months as confidence in the US economy tumbles to its lowest level in years due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new survey. The industry group Chief Executive released the findings from a poll of 329 CEOs and business owners on Monday, Apr. 14. The survey showed growing alarm over Trump's escalating tariffs, which many fear will push the country into a downturn. According to the survey, 62% of CEOs expect a recession over the next six months – the highest level in recent years and up fr…
Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics
Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics Not so fast. Just days after new guidance was released by the government stated that machines used to make semiconductors, flat-screen TVs, tablets, and desktop computers are excluded from President Trump’s 125 percent tariff on Chinese goods, the administration is now saying those exemptions are only temporary. In a social media post on Truth Social on Sunday, April 13, Trump said there are “no exceptions,” and tariffs will apply to those items, apparently clarifying the US Customs and Border Protection bulletin issued Friday, April 11. “NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook,' ” Trump wrot…
Here's Phone Battery Percentage Panic Point For Most Americans: What's Yours? Here's Phone Battery Percentage Panic Point For Most Americans: What's Yours?
Here's Phone Battery Percentage Panic Point For Most Americans: What's Yours? How low can you go before the panic sets in? That uneasy feeling when your phone battery starts to dip might come sooner than you think. Thirty-eight percent is the average “panic percentage” for Americans when it comes to smartphone battery life, according to a new survey by Talker Research.  That means most people start to feel anxious about their dwindling charge when more than a third of it is still left. The study, which polled 2,000 US adults, found that this worry threshold hits well before the phone battery icon even turns red — a visual warning triggered when the charge drop…
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt
Trump Replaces Obama White House Portrait With Bloodied Painting Of Assassination Attempt President Donald Trump's staff did some redecorating this week, and it was not subtle.  A painting of Trump surviving the 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania has been hung in the Grand Foyer of the White House, reportedly replacing an official portrait of former President Barack Obama. The White House shared a brief video of the new artwork over the weekend in a post shared on Elon Musk's X platform. Some new artwork at the White House 👀 pic.twitter.com/l6u5u7k82T — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2025 The new portrait shows Trump raising a fist with blood on his f…
Here’s Percentage Of Americans Who Feel Financially Stressed Here’s Percentage Of Americans Who Feel Financially Stressed
Here’s Percentage Of Americans Who Feel Financially Stressed A new poll finds that a growing number of Americans are feeling financially strained, a stark reflection of the nation's economic uncertainty. The nationwide survey, conducted by CNBC/SurveyMonkey from Thursday, April 3 to Monday, April 7, included 4,200 US adults and found that 73 percent of respondents reported feeling “financially stressed.” Among them, 38 percent identified as “very stressed,” with 66 percent citing tariffs as a major contributing factor. Even high earners are not immune — 29 percent of respondents making $100,000 or more said they’re under financial stress. The findin…
Trump Administration Exempts These Electronics From Tariffs Trump Administration Exempts These Electronics From Tariffs
Trump Administration Exempts These Electronics From Tariffs In a reversal that could impact some of the world’s biggest tech brands, President Trump has carved out key electronics from his sweeping new reciprocal tariffs. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Now Says There Will Be 'No Exceptions' On Tariffs For iPhones, Other Chinese Electronics Smartphones, laptops, memory chips, and other consumer electronics will be exempt from the latest round of tariffs targeting Chinese imports — easing fears of a sudden jump in prices on popular tech products. According to new guidance released on Friday, April 11 by US Customs and Border…
Potentially Deadly Strep Infections Climbing Fast Across US Potentially Deadly Strep Infections Climbing Fast Across US
Potentially Deadly Strep Infections Climbing Fast Across US An aggressive and potentially deadly form of strep infections is quietly spreading — and it’s striking hardest among the most vulnerable Americans. Invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections have more than doubled in the past decade across parts of the US, according to a new federal study. The report — published Monday, April 7 in JAMA and led by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — analyzed more than 21,000 cases of invasive GAS across 10 states from 2013 to 2022. The incidence rate rose from 3.6 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 persons, signaling a significan…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man is accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials, the Department of Justice announced on Friday, April 11. Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, was arrested after the FBI and Butler Township Police investigated a series of alarming online posts made under the username "Mr Satan," according to federal authorities. The threats, made between January 15 and April 5, included specific violent plans. In one February comment, Monper allegedly wrote: “Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon, all the heads of agencies Trump appoint…
Inflation Fears Hit 44-Year High As Trump Tariffs, Market Crash Sink Consumer Sentiment: Survey Inflation Fears Hit 44-Year High As Trump Tariffs, Market Crash Sink Consumer Sentiment: Survey
Inflation Fears Hit 44-Year High As Trump Tariffs, Market Crash Sink Consumer Sentiment: Survey Concerns about inflation have spiked to their highest level in nearly 45 years, while consumer confidence plunged for the fourth straight month as Americans grow increasingly anxious about the economy, a new survey said. Americans now expect prices to climb 6.7% over the next year, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said on Friday, April 11. That's the highest inflation expectation reading since 1981 for the closely watched survey. While inflation cooled slightly in March, the latest federal numbers came before President Donald Trump announced his "liberat…
Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall
Trump Retreats From Many Tariffs, Raises China's Rate To 125% After Days Of Market Freefall President Donald Trump has stepped back from many of his tariffs while escalating Chinese duties even higher, sparking a dramatic market comeback after some of the worst trading days since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 90-day pause will apparently apply to some tariffs for more than 75 countries that haven't issued retaliatory duties. Trump announced the halt on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, April 9. A 10% tariff will remain in place for the countries included in the pause. The White House said the 10% duty will also apply to Canada and Mexico, NBC News…
Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How
Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How Younger teens won't be able to go live on Instagram anytime soon unless they have a parent's permission. Meta has banned users under 16 from livestreaming unless approved by a parent, the tech giant said in a blog post on Tuesday, April 9. The change is part of a broader push to expand protections for teen users across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. There are at least 54 million active "Teen Accounts" worldwide, according to Meta. "With these changes, teens under 16 will be prohibited from going Live unless their parents give them permission to do so," Meta said "We'll …
Final Season of The Handmaid's Tale Launches on Hulu – Some Say It Hits Too Close To Home Final Season of The Handmaid's Tale Launches on Hulu – Some Say It Hits Too Close To Home
Final Season of The Handmaid's Tale Launches on Hulu – Some Say It Hits Too Close To Home Some say Margaret Atwood was prescient when she published her novel "The Handmaid’s Tale" in 1985.  Others just call it good—or bad—fiction. It was good enough to be made into a movie and then, in 2017, into a popular television series on Hulu. Now, the streamer is airing the sixth and final season of "The Handmaid’s Tale," going well beyond Atwood’s original story. In today’s political climate, however, the show has sparked new conversations as national debates continue to grow. The series helped launch a wave of dystopian drama and made the red cloak and white bonnet a world…
Deaths Linked To Poppy Seeds, FDA Under Fire Over Hidden Danger In Your Pantry Deaths Linked To Poppy Seeds, FDA Under Fire Over Hidden Danger In Your Pantry
Deaths Linked To Poppy Seeds, FDA Under Fire Over Hidden Danger In Your Pantry Poppy seeds — a staple on bagels and in pastries — are at the center of a stunning public health scare that has already cost lives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed on Tuesday, April 8. The FDA has extended the public comment period for its Request for Information about poppy seed contamination after reports of adverse events, including respiratory arrest and death, were linked to the presence of opiate alkaloids — toxic substances naturally found in the poppy plant but not supposed to contaminate seeds FDA RFI Extension. The danger is not theoretical: at least 19 death…
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan
No New Land Rovers Or Jaguars Coming To US Amid Trump’s Tariff Plan There will be no new Land Rover or Jaguar vehicles heading to the US, as the automaker has announced a pause in shipments amid recently imposed tariffs by the president. Britain-based Jaguar Land Rover Automotive said over the weekend that later this month, the company will temporarily cease shipping vehicles to the US as it considers the consequences of the tariffs moving forward. “The USA is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands,” the company said in a statement to NPR. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are taking some short-term actions in…
Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's
Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's A portable propane heater sold at Lowe's stores nationwide has been recalled after users reported it overheated due to confusing startup instructions, causing a potential fire or burn hazard. Enerco Group Inc. issued the recall for the Dewalt 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced-air propane heater, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. About 21,250 heaters were sold in the US, with an additional 500 sold in Canada. The heater's directions may cause consumers to press the start button too quickly, which can stop the fan from turning on and le…
Justice Department Lawyer Placed On Leave Following Wrongful Deportation Case: Reports Justice Department Lawyer Placed On Leave Following Wrongful Deportation Case: Reports
Justice Department Lawyer Placed On Leave Following Wrongful Deportation Case: Reports Erez Reuveni, the US Justice Department attorney who admitted that last month's deportation of a protected citizen and Maryland resident never should have happened has been placed on leave, according to multiple reports. GoFundMe photo District Judge Paula Xinis ruled during a hearing in Greenbelt, MD, that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be returned from El Salvador to the United States by Monday, April 7, according to CBS News. Reuveni, meanwhile, argued he was not given sufficient information by the DOJ and reportedly failed to answer Xinis' questions. Abrego Garcia had been granted wit…
PHOTOS: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States PHOTOS: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States
Photos: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States Thousands of demonstrators flooded street corners, Congressional offices, and federal buildings across the U.S. on Saturday, April 5, in what organizers called a “national mass activation” against a growing threat to democracy and workers' rights. Nearly 1,400 rallies were held coast to coast, part of a movement opposing what protestors describe as a “Trump-Musk billionaire takeover” and “the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities.” “Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab,” the event flyer reads. “This is a crisis we must stop. Trump, Musk, and congressional Rep…
TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets
TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok will stay online in the US until at least the middle of June after a federal ban on the popular video app was delayed again. President Donald Trump said he'll sign an executive order to extend a 75-day delay on enforcing the ban. The order comes just one day before the app could have been shut down in the US under the divest-or-ban law. Trump, who once supported a TikTok ban, made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, April 4. "My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress," the Presid…
Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles
Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles The Nintendo Switch 2 was hit with a Mario Kart "red shell" as preorders for the highly anticipated video game console have been delayed due to President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 won't start on their scheduled date of Wednesday, April 9. A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the delay to the Daily Voice on Friday, April 4. Nintendo said the pause won't affect when the portable console will be released. "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and e…
Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March
Market Freefall Deepens After Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Despite Moderate Job Gains In March Unemployment inched up in March – slightly higher than economists expected – as stock markets crashed and Big Tech companies saw their worst single-day loss on record in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive new tariffs. March's unemployment rate was 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday, April 4. That was slightly higher than the 4.1% forecast as the labor force participation rate also rose, CNBC reported. The US added 228,000 nonfarm payrolls in March, significantly higher than the Dow Jones estimate of around 140,000. The BLS also reduced …
Brace For Higher Prices: Here’s What's Expected To Cost More Due To Trump’s Tariffs Brace For Higher Prices: Here’s What's Expected To Cost More Due To Trump’s Tariffs
Brace For Higher Prices: Here’s What's Expected To Cost More Due To Trump’s Tariffs As President Donald Trump embarks on a sweeping worldwide trade war, American consumers are bracing for a significant financial impact that is expected to go well beyond sinking stocks. The administration’s newly announced tariffs, set to take effect almost immediately, will raise prices on a broad spectrum of goods, leaving households to wonder just how much more they will pay at the register. The impending tariffs are expected to affect nearly all imports, with a minimum 10 percent increase on goods from various countries.  However, the most substantial hikes will target products fr…
YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms
YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube is unveiling new creation tools on its shorter video platform that directly competes with TikTok, which faces another potential US ban. Five features are coming to YouTube Shorts later in the spring, YouTube said in a blog post on Thursday, April 3. The announcement was made just two days before a federal deadline that could pull TikTok from app stores. The new YouTube Shorts features include beat-synced editing, image and artificial intelligence-generated stickers, upgraded templates, and a redesigned video editor. "Say hello to the new and improved video editor, which has be…