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HeadlinesUS-owned Canadian steel plants begin mass layoffs amid Trump tariffsHundreds of workers are expected to be laid off at the Hamilton's Stelco steel plant in Ontario.
Newsweek
PoliticsTrump's dyed diesel tax cut won't ease fuel costs, farmers and truckers sayFarmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago.
The Washington Times
PoliticsTrump urged Xi to lift export curbs on Japan, sources sayUS President Donald Trump pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to roll back China’s export curbs on Japan during their meeting in the US, urging talks between the Chinese and Japanese leaders as Tokyo seeks to manage mounting pressure from Beijing. People familiar with the discussions told the…
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PoliticsTrump administration to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gasThe Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced on Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that in the coming days, it will propose changes to Biden-era regulations. It did not release a…
The Hill
PoliticsIndustry groups warn against Trump's diesel price plan after executive orderNathan Howard / Nathan Howard/Reuters Industry groups representing energy marketers and truck stops are warning against Donald Trump’s plans to tackle soaring diesel prices caused by his war in Iran. During a campaign rally in Nebraska on Monday, Trump signed an executive order—brought to him by his…
The Daily Beast
PoliticsGavin Newsom closes 'Montana loophole' tax break for luxury car buyersThe new standard could be particularly painful for owners who thought they had insulated themselves through an out-of-state company.
NY Post
AIU.S. trade deficit hits $105.6 billion in August as data center imports surgeThe U.S. trade deficit jumped to more than $100 billion in August as companies imported goods related to data centers and dealt with tariff impacts.
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PoliticsTrump tells Naval Academy students tariff is only his fifth favorite wordIn scattered rant to Naval Academy students, Trump announces new shipyard while excluding Maryland officials from joining him
The Independent
PoliticsTrump signs executive order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rallyPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on stage at a campaign rally in Nebraska that waives the off-road requirement for tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, which is primarily used in farming and construction. The move is meant to bring down high diesel costs across the country ahead of the…
Washington Examiner
PoliticsTrump to expand access to tax-exempt dyed diesel to lower fuel pricesPresident Donald Trump is set to expand access to tax-exempt dyed diesel in an effort to lower fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections. The president is set to announce an executive order that would allow for greater access to red-dyed diesel, Reuters reported on Monday. The fuel is typically…
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PoliticsTrump heads to Nebraska, where import plans have angered ranchersPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts
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PoliticsLePage breaks with Trump on Iran, Canada tariffs, immigration in Maine House debateFormer Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) split with the Trump administration on key issues — including the Iran war, tariffs and immigration — during a Thursday debate in the open U.S. House race in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. LePage, the GOP nominee, who is running against state Auditor Matt…
The Hill
PoliticsA must-win midterm state is the real loser of Trump's Canada trade warPresident Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada could raise vehicle prices at Michigan dealerships as auto parts cross the border multiple times.
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PoliticsHow China Is Saving Trump’s ChristmasDonald Trump's new trade deal with Xi Jinping could make things better for voters—and himself.
Newsweek
PoliticsTrump promotes tariffs, tries to shore up support for Ken Paxton in TexasPresident Trump has launched a campaign blitz for Republicans in the run-up to the midterm elections, with some unexpected early stops in deep-red Oklahoma and Texas. Nancy Cordes reports from Denton, Texas.
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