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Trump Admin Says Courts Need to Act on Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
‘They’ve created a situation where they struck down the tariffs and gave zero guidance on this,’ the US trade representative said.
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Trump Pledges to Lift Tech Curbs on Vietnam, Lam Says
The U.S. president commended Vietnam’s commitment to rebalance trade between the two nations, the Hanoi regime said.
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Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15 Percent After Supreme Court Ruling
Bessent suggested that the Supreme Court ruled that only IEEPA cannot be used to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
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USTR Will Launch New Trade Probes Covering Major Trading Partners, Greer Says
The probes followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on trading partners.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
A slew of headlines sent mixed signals about the state of monetary policy and the economy.
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US New Home Sales Hit Near-4-Year High in November 2025
December also saw strong new home sales, marking the second-highest level in the period.
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In Charts: Here’s How Much Revenue the Overturned Tariffs Bring In
Tariffs levied under the emergency powers law brought in about $130 billion in revenue.
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Trump Suggests Tariff Refunds Will Need to Be Litigated
The legal process could take up to five years, the president said.
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Trump Deploys Alternative Tariff Plan After Supreme Court Ruling: What to Know
‘Section 122 offers the fastest path forward,’ according to ING economists.
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Indonesia Secures Trade Deal With US, Finalizing 19 Percent Tariff Rate
Trump had initially imposed a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from Indonesia.
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US Economy Cools Sharply in 4th Quarter as Government Shutdown Weighs on GDP
First-quarter growth is expected to slow at a still-solid pace.
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IMF Says China’s State-Led Growth Model Is Hurting Other Economies, Calls For Subsidy Cuts
The IMF says China’s export-driven growth and state support are widening trade imbalances and increasing pressure on global partners.
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California’s Wine Industry Faces Crisis as Demand Drops, Imports Gain Ground
Older wine enthusiasts are aging out and not being replaced by Millennials and Gen Z. And the weight-loss trend is no help.
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Investors Pivot to Hard Assets Amid AI Disruption Concerns
Analysts said capital is moving toward companies tied to physical assets and essential demand, such as energy and infrastructure.
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US Trade Deficit Dips to $901 Billion in 2025
Trump expects that the United States’ trade balance will turn positive this year.
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Unemployment Claims Hold Steady as US Winter Storm Effects Fade
A plethora of indicators suggests the U.S. labor market has been stable to start 2026.
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Rare Earths Climb Above US Price Floor Given to MP Materials
Shares of MP Materials rose by almost 2 percent at the end of the Feb. 18 trading session.
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Trump Admin Looks to Release 2.5 Million Acres of Timberland in Oregon
Revenue from timber harvested on the lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties.
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Johnson & Johnson to Invest $1 Billion in New Pennsylvania Cancer Facility
The facility is part of the company’s $55 billion plan, announced in March, to expand its U.S. manufacturing and research and development footprint.
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Hawaii Has Lowest, New Jersey Highest Real Estate Tax Rates in 2026: Report
Meanwhile, only 29 percent of Hawaii’s residents can afford to buy property locally.
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Trump Admin Says Courts Need to Act on Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
‘They’ve created a situation where they struck down the tariffs and gave zero guidance on this,’ the US trade representative said.
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Trump Pledges to Lift Tech Curbs on Vietnam, Lam Says
The U.S. president commended Vietnam’s commitment to rebalance trade between the two nations, the Hanoi regime said.
|
Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15 Percent After Supreme Court Ruling
Bessent suggested that the Supreme Court ruled that only IEEPA cannot be used to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
|
USTR Will Launch New Trade Probes Covering Major Trading Partners, Greer Says
The probes followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on trading partners.
|
Wall Street Review: Stocks Rebound on Bargain Hunting
A slew of headlines sent mixed signals about the state of monetary policy and the economy.
|
US New Home Sales Hit Near-4-Year High in November 2025
December also saw strong new home sales, marking the second-highest level in the period.
|
In Charts: Here’s How Much Revenue the Overturned Tariffs Bring In
Tariffs levied under the emergency powers law brought in about $130 billion in revenue.
|
Trump Suggests Tariff Refunds Will Need to Be Litigated
The legal process could take up to five years, the president said.
|
Trump Deploys Alternative Tariff Plan After Supreme Court Ruling: What to Know
‘Section 122 offers the fastest path forward,’ according to ING economists.
|
Indonesia Secures Trade Deal With US, Finalizing 19 Percent Tariff Rate
Trump had initially imposed a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from Indonesia.
|
US Economy Cools Sharply in 4th Quarter as Government Shutdown Weighs on GDP
First-quarter growth is expected to slow at a still-solid pace.
|
IMF Says China’s State-Led Growth Model Is Hurting Other Economies, Calls For Subsidy Cuts
The IMF says China’s export-driven growth and state support are widening trade imbalances and increasing pressure on global partners.
|
California’s Wine Industry Faces Crisis as Demand Drops, Imports Gain Ground
Older wine enthusiasts are aging out and not being replaced by Millennials and Gen Z. And the weight-loss trend is no help.
|
Investors Pivot to Hard Assets Amid AI Disruption Concerns
Analysts said capital is moving toward companies tied to physical assets and essential demand, such as energy and infrastructure.
|
US Trade Deficit Dips to $901 Billion in 2025
Trump expects that the United States’ trade balance will turn positive this year.
|
Unemployment Claims Hold Steady as US Winter Storm Effects Fade
A plethora of indicators suggests the U.S. labor market has been stable to start 2026.
|
Rare Earths Climb Above US Price Floor Given to MP Materials
Shares of MP Materials rose by almost 2 percent at the end of the Feb. 18 trading session.
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Trump Admin Looks to Release 2.5 Million Acres of Timberland in Oregon
Revenue from timber harvested on the lands is shared between the U.S. Treasury and 18 western Oregon counties.
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Johnson & Johnson to Invest $1 Billion in New Pennsylvania Cancer Facility
The facility is part of the company’s $55 billion plan, announced in March, to expand its U.S. manufacturing and research and development footprint.
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Hawaii Has Lowest, New Jersey Highest Real Estate Tax Rates in 2026: Report
Meanwhile, only 29 percent of Hawaii’s residents can afford to buy property locally.
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