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Trump’s Commerce Secretary Says New Electronics Tariff Exemptions Are Temporary, Chip Tariffs Coming

Trump’s Commerce Secretary Says New Electronics Tariff Exemptions Are Temporary, Chip Tariffs Coming

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, The Trump administration had said late Friday it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from…MORE

Trump’s China Tariff Shocks US Importers

Trump’s China Tariff Shocks US Importers

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. importers are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump’s staggering 145% levy on Chinese imports. One Chicago-area toymaker expects its tariff bill to climb from $2 million to $100 million. The tariffs could mark the end of an era of inexpensive consumer goods in the United States. For four decades,…MORE

Wind Advisory In Effect From 9 AM To 7 PM Sunday

Wind Advisory In Effect From 9 AM To 7 PM Sunday

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM SUNDAY… PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra caution when venturing onto area lakes. Residents may wish to…MORE