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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Those who have and have no deal

U.S. President Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images Come Friday, the world will have to contend with higher tariff rates from the…

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Ford Motor (F) earnings Q2 2025

Ford Motor reported second-quarter revenue that beat expectations Wednesday, and reinstated its full-year guidance, which includes an estimated net $2 billion hit from tariffs. The automaker suspended its full-year guidance in May due to President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs. At that time, Ford predicted a $2.5 billion impact from tariffs this year but said it…

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Starbucks (SBUX) Q3 2025 earnings

Starbucks on Tuesday reported its sixth straight quarter of same-store sales declines as the company implements a turnaround strategy. CEO Brian Niccol said in a statement that the company’s comeback is ahead of schedule, based on his past experience, which includes turning around Chipotle Mexican Grill after a series of food-safety scandals. “While our financial…

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