Higher prices, less choice, job losses

President Trump‘s trade war has already loomed large over the back-to-school and holiday season ordering of retailers. Spring season is next, and it is occurring just as Trump’s latest sweeping global tariffs take effect. While Spring 2026 may seem relatively far off into the future, for retailers, now is the time of year when they…

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Defense bill allows for longer use of PFAS-based foam

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Big Story Defense bill allows longer use of PFAS-based foam The latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives the Pentagon more time to stop using firefighting foam that contains “forever chemicals.” © Photo Credit Lawmakers on Sunday released a compromise version of the annual defense authorization bill that……

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